The family of a 78-year-old woman from California has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, alleging that a revolving door malfunction led to injuries that contributed to her death.

Diana Truschke, who lived in the San Francisco Bay area, was at Trump International Hotel on March 21, 2023, when the incident took place, according to a lawsuit filed in Clark County District Court on March 18, 2025.

The complaint claims that as Truschke was leaving the hotel through a revolving door, the door suddenly accelerated, hitting her from behind. This reportedly caused her to be propelled several feet forward, resulting in a fall that saw her land face-first on the sidewalk.

After the incident, Truschke was taken to a nearby hospital, where she received significant medical treatment for her injuries. Despite the medical intervention, the lawsuit states her condition worsened over the subsequent months.

On October 14, 2024, about 19 months after the incident, Truschke passed away at 78. The lawsuit asserts her death was “due to complications from her injuries” sustained in the revolving door episode.

The legal action was initiated by her son and sole heir, John Truschke, acting as the administrator of her estate. The lawsuit seeks damages covering medical bills, funeral expenses, and compensation for pain and suffering.

The core of the complaint is the assertion that hotel staff were aware or should have been aware of the malfunctioning revolving door. The lawsuit accuses the hotel of negligence in maintaining the door and failing to ensure it met safety standards.

Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, a 64-story structure opened in 2008, offers both hotel rooms and condominiums. It is situated at the north end of the Las Vegas Strip on Fashion Show Drive.

The hotel is managed by the Trump Organization, which oversees many of Donald Trump’s business interests. With Trump serving as president, the company’s operations are overseen by his sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, who are executive vice presidents.

The lawsuit directly accuses Trump International Hotels of negligence, negligent hiring, training, and supervision, and wrongful death. While the complaint requests damages exceeding $15,000, which is the minimum for such cases in Nevada, the actual amount sought is likely higher.

This incident is not the first to attract attention at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas recently. The property was also the scene of a January 1, 2025, incident where a Tesla Cybertruck driver reportedly drove into the building in what authorities described as an intentional act.

Court documents reveal that no hearing date has been set for the case. Under Nevada law, wrongful death lawsuits must be filed within two years of the date of death, indicating the Truschke family filed their complaint within the legal timeframe.

Industry standards for revolving doors include guidelines for maximum rotation speeds, emergency stop mechanisms, and sensors to prevent unexpected acceleration or entrapment. The Truschke lawsuit alleges the hotel’s door did not meet these safety criteria.

Records from Clark County District Court show the case has been assigned to the civil division, though it remains to be seen if it will go to trial or be settled out of court, as is common with numerous premises liability cases.