Hotel Horror: Victims Awarded $4 Million After Assault Due to Security Lapse at Longmont Econo Lodge
Longmont, Colorado — A mother and daughter were violently attacked in a hotel room after a man gained access to them using a key mistakenly issued by the front desk, according to a civil lawsuit stemming from the incident. The case, which has drawn significant attention, highlights concerns about hotel security as a jury awarded the victims over $4 million in damages. On January 3, 2023, Carol Gonzales and her daughter were staying at the Econo Lodge. Unbeknownst to them, Cody Czichos, a man not registered at the hotel, had asked for and received a … Read more