A woman from Illinois has filed a lawsuit against Sleep Number and Leggett & Platt, claiming that a defective adjustable bed led to the death of her 80-year-old mother, Rosalind Walker.

The lawsuit, filed by Angela Moan in St. Louis County on December 10, alleges negligence in the design, manufacturing, and warning systems of the Sleep Number bed, Law & Crime reports.

According to court documents, Walker became trapped on March 1, 2023, when the bed’s adjustable foundation unexpectedly lowered, pinning her between the bed and the wall of her Godfrey, Illinois, home. 

Emergency responders rescued her two days later, but Walker suffered severe injuries. She spent time in the hospital and a rehabilitation center before being placed on hospice care, where she died on April 3, 2023.

The lawsuit accuses Sleep Number and its manufacturer of failing to include adequate warnings about the risks of entrapment, such as avoiding placement near walls, and lacking a safety mechanism to release individuals from similar situations. It also highlights the absence of audible alerts before the bed automatically lowered.

Moan is seeking compensation for her mother’s pain and suffering, medical expenses, and loss of companionship. The suit requests damages exceeding $25,000.

In response, a spokesperson for Sleep Number stated, “Sleep Number is aware of the recent lawsuit filed against the company and Leggett & Platt… As this is an ongoing legal matter, we are unable to provide further comment at this time.”