CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / The Law Offices of McCready, Garcia & Leet, P.C. have filed suit in Cook County Circuit Court on behalf of two injured employees, Leticia Hills and Lourdes Gonzalez, who suffered serious injuries when a tent suddenly collapsed during an employee appreciation event hosted by Cintas Corporation in Bedford Park on September 14, 2023

The complaint names Cintas Corporation, Design Collective by Cintas, Cintas Uniform Services, OMB Foods, Inc. d/b/a Salinas Rentals & Catering, JDM3, LLC d/b/a Salinas Event Rentals, and EZ Tent Rentals, LLC as defendants. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants were negligent in erecting, anchoring, and maintaining the tent, failing to follow safety standards and industry practices to ensure the structure was secure.

According to court filings, Hills and Gonzalez were seated with fellow employees when the tent violently lifted into the air and collapsed back down onto attendees, causing significant and permanent injuries.

"Our clients were simply participating in a company event when their lives were changed in an instant," said Rogelio Garcia, attorney for the plaintiffs. "This collapse was not a freak accident. It was preventable, and it occurred because multiple parties failed to take the most basic steps to keep people safe. We intend to hold every responsible entity accountable."

The lawsuit seeks damages in excess of $50,000 for each plaintiff, as well as additional relief the court deems appropriate.

McCready Law has a long history of representing injured workers and community members across Illinois. The firm emphasizes that this lawsuit is not only about securing justice for Hills and Gonzalez, but also about ensuring that future workplace and community events are conducted with the safety and dignity workers deserve.

About McCready, Garcia & Leet, P.C.
McCready Law is a Midwest based personal injury law firm with offices in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Minnesota. They are dedicated to fighting for workers, families, and individuals harmed by negligence. With decades of trial and settlement experience, the firm has secured millions on behalf of clients injured in workplace accidents, transportation incidents, and premises liability cases. For more information visit mccreadylaw.com

Brian Jacob
McCready, Garcia & Leet, P.C.
200 W. Madison St., Ste. 2400
Chicago, IL 60606
(773) 779-9885 | brian@mccreadylaw.com

SOURCE: McCready Law