Hotels

Jury Rules in Favor of Omni Hotels in Prolonged Gender Pay Bias Lawsuit After Multiple Trials

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DALLAS — A protracted legal battle involving Omni Hotels & Resorts concluded recently with a federal jury deciding that the hotel chain did not engage in gender-based pay discrimination against a former female employee. This verdict marks a significant turnaround in a case that spanned nearly eight years and previously saw jury decisions that awarded the plaintiff millions in damages. In 2017, the plaintiff initially sued Omni Hotels alleging pay discrimination based on gender, and claimed she was excluded from networking and promotional opportunities that were available to similarly situated men. She also accused the … Read more

Dallas Jury Exonerates Omni Hotels in High-Profile Gender Pay Discrimination Case

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DALLAS – A federal jury in Dallas has exonerated Omni Hotels Management Corporation from claims of gender-based pay discrimination, concluding a legal saga that has spanned several years and involved a prior trial and an appellate reversal. Former Omni employee Sarah Lindsley, who held a position as a food and beverage director at the company’s Corpus Christi location starting in 2015, filed the lawsuit alleging she was paid less than male directors who preceded her. Her initial compensation was set at $57,000, which she argued was unjust compared to her male counterparts. The jury, however, … Read more

New Litigation Spotlights Norfolk Southern in Ohio Derailment Case as FAA and Wyndham Hotels Also Face Legal Challenges

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Columbus, Ohio – More than 700 East Palestine, Ohio, residents have filed a lawsuit, targeting Norfolk Southern and several government bodies over a 2020 train derailment that unleashed a toxic chemical release. This action comes shortly after a federal judge in Ohio approved a $600 million class action settlement with Norfolk concerning the incident, which involved a defective wheel bearing and a subsequent controlled burn of vinyl chloride from rail cars. The plaintiffs in the recent lawsuit, filed in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, include numerous parties that had previously opted out of the … Read more

Jury’s Verdict Overturned: Court Revisits Large Damages Award in Omni Hotels Worker Wage Dispute

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On Monday, a panel from the Fifth Circuit overturned a large damages award given to a former employee of Omni Hotels & Resorts, pointing out a contradiction in the jury’s decision. The former staff member had argued that the hotel chain illegally withheld proper compensation. The case, originating in Dallas, Texas, has sparked considerable discussion about labor practices within the hospitality industry. The decision by the appeals court highlights the intricacies and challenges involved in employment law and the safeguarding of workers’ rights. Omni Hotels & Resorts, a prominent name in the hospitality sector, has … Read more