Air Force Member Sues Charlotte Marriott for $160 Million After Alleged Sexual Assault and Theft in Hotel Room

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A man from Mississippi has filed a $160 million lawsuit against a hotel in Uptown Charlotte, alleging that he was sexually assaulted by another individual during his stay. The incident reportedly took place at the Charlotte Marriott City Center, located at the intersection of Trade and Tryon streets. The plaintiff, who has been referred to as “John Doe” in legal documents, claims to be a member of the Air Force and was visiting Charlotte in April 2022 while en route to Orlando for training. Due to flight cancellations, he used loyalty points … Read more

Fargo Man Faces Jury Trial for Murder in Minot Hotel Shooting

MINOT, North Dakota – The jury selection process began in the North Central District Court on Monday for the murder trial of Darrion Deshon Jackson, a Fargo man accused of shooting Timothy Chrishaod Smith at a Minot hotel in January 2023. Jackson, 33, was arrested and charged with murder by the Minot Police. Over 100 potential jurors were interviewed in two rounds at the Ward County Courthouse. According to court documents, the fatal shooting occurred after an argument between Jackson and Smith, when Smith attempted to enter a hotel room where Jackson was present. In … Read more

The Mysterious Finale: Unexpected Closure of the “Hotel California” Lawsuit Sends Shockwaves

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A legal battle over the rights to the iconic hit song “Hotel California” has come to an unexpected conclusion. The lawsuit, which was filed in a federal court in Los Angeles, has now been dismissed by both parties involved. The lawsuit centered around a Mexican hotel called Hotel California Baja. The owners of the hotel had been sued by the Eagles, the band behind the classic song, over allegations of trademark infringement. The Eagles claimed that the hotel was falsely leading people to believe that it was associated with the band … Read more

Victory for Lake Wales: Historic Walesbilt Hotel Set to Return to City Ownership After Court Ruling

LAKE WALES, Fla. – Lake Wales is set to regain ownership of the historic Walesbilt Hotel, a long-vacant downtown landmark, following a recent court ruling. The city had filed a lawsuit in January 2022 against the property’s owner, Dixie-Walesbilt LLC, alleging false claims made by the company’s manager, Raymond E. Brown, in order to win a contract for renovating the 10-story structure. The city claimed that Brown’s company had made limited progress in restoring the hotel and had not fulfilled its promise to convert it into private residences. Circuit Judge William D. Sites recently issued … Read more