Woman Sues Masseuse for ‘Violent' Treatment

A Connecticut woman who sought relaxation at a Chinatown massage parlor last September is now seeking relief elsewhere — in Manhattan Supreme Court.

Diane Bromley of West Haven, Conn., said in court papers filed last week that an unidentified masseuse at So Relax on Hester Street was "negligent, reckless, and careless."

Her lawyer, Christopher Joslin, said the masseuse "very violently pushed" her arm, straining ligaments and shoulder muscles.

A parlor manager, Ming Cheng, said he had not seen the lawsuit. "Nobody complained," he said through a translator. "If the lady hurt her shoulder, she should have complained."

Mr. Joslin said the 58-year-old administrative assistant thought she would recover but had to visit the emergency room when her pain persisted.