$1,045,000 Settlement – Inadequate Security Case: Sexual Assault at Hotel (Key West)

John Elliott Leighton recovered a $1,045,000 settlement for a woman sexually assaulted at a hotel due to inadequate security in Key West. The woman was working at the hotel when she was assaulted and tied up in a hotel room. A confidential settlement was negotiated with the hotel chain based upon negligent security following Leighton’s win in court on a critical legal issue. J.J. vs. Hyatt Vacation Club and Majestic Security (Monroe County Circuit Court).

 

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