Perlman v. Westin Hotel Co.

Plaintiff, Harry Perlman, individually and on behalf of all persons similarly situated, appeals from the order of the circuit court of Cook County granting defendant’s, Westin Hotel Company’s, motion to strike plaintiff’s complaint and dismiss the cause with prejudice. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Defendant is a Washington corporation licensed to do business in Illinois. Defendant operated the Westin Hotel in Chicago, as well as two restaurants in the hotel, the Consort Room and the Chelsea. The Consort Room, located on the top floor of the hotel, was an expensive restaurant…