California Couple Receives $2 Million After Bed Bug Nightmare at Hotel

LOS ANGELES — A jury has awarded $2 million to two hotel guests who suffered severe bedbug infestations during their stay at a California hotel. The plaintiffs, who reported multiple bites and discomfort, initially sought damages for medical expenses and emotional distress caused by their experience. The case focused on allegations that the hotel failed to maintain proper pest control, resulting in a distressing environment for guests. The guests, who claimed their hotel experience was tarnished by the infestation, were awarded significant damages after presenting evidence of their suffering, which included medical treatment for the … Read more

Ventura Hotel Hit with $2 Million Judgment After Guests Suffer ‘Massacre’ of Bed Bug Bites

Ventura, California, became the center of a notable legal case following a jury’s decision to award $2 million to two hotel guests who reported severe bed bug infestations during their stay. Alvaro Gutierrez and Ramiro Sanchez claimed they suffered distressing bites that affected their health and well-being while visiting the Shores Inn in February 2020. In what is considered one of the largest jury awards related to bed bug incidents, a jury issued its ruling on Friday. The plaintiffs described their experience as traumatic, detailing that bed bugs fed on them while they slept, resulting … Read more