Classic Cinemas in Woodstock sued over death of Crystal Lake man who fell leaving dark theater

Classic Cinemas in Woodstock sued over death of Crystal Lake man who fell leaving dark theater

The family of a Crystal Lake man claims a Woodstock cinema left him inside a dark theater, causing him to fall and leading to his death about a week later.

Family files lawsuit against movie theater in Woodstock alleging father fell in dark theater, causing his death

Jack T. Smerecky, 62, of Crystal Lake, (inset) died on December 4 after a lawsuit said he suffered serious injuries during a fall in a dark movie theater room at Classic Cinemas, 209 Main Street in Woodstock, on November 26. | Background Photo: Google Street View; Inset: Davenport Family Funeral Home A family has filed a lawsuit against a movie theater in Woodstock alleging that they turned off the lights after a movie ended, resulting in the de…