Motel

Developers Press On with Motel Project Amid Legal Battle Over Property Ownership

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Salt Lake City, Utah — Despite being embroiled in a legal dispute with the property owner, developers are forging ahead with plans to transform a rundown motel into a vibrant residential and commercial hub. The project, situated in the heart of Salt Lake City, signifies a significant redevelopment venture aiming to revitalize a neglected area while boosting local business and residential opportunities. Developer John Hennessy of Hennessy Group, along with his team, envisions the site as a future hotspot for locals and tourists alike, featuring modern amenities and enhanced lodging facilities. The existing structure, a … Read more

Jury Hands Down 80-Year Sentence in Fatal Shooting at Fort Worth Motel Pool

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Fort Worth, TX — A Tarrant County jury has issued an 80-year prison sentence to an individual convicted of the murder of a man at a Fort Worth motel pool area. The verdict concludes a grim chapter that began with a heated altercation and escalated to fatal violence, shaking the local community. The incident, which occurred last summer, involved Antonio Stevens, 34, gunned down during an argument near the motel’s swimming facility. According to court documents, the defendant, identified as 29-year-old Javonte Johnson, was found guilty late Wednesday after a tense trial that highlighted ongoing … Read more

Two Charged in Fatal Robbery at Bend Motel; Arrests Linked to January Homicide

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BEND, Ore. – Authorities in Bend have charged two individuals with second-degree murder following the discovery of a man’s body at a local motel early last month. Officials identified the deceased as Robert Lewis Treher, 34, who was found at the Holiday Motel on SE 3rd Street on January 3. Jessica Mae Sanders, 30, from Clearlake, California, and Jason Newton Loun, 38, from Redmond, face charges not only for the murder but also for first-degree robbery, unlawful weapon use, and third-degree theft, as per the details shared by Bend Police. Further investigations revealed that Sanders, … Read more

$6.4 Million Awarded in Tragic Motel Fire Lawsuit, Family Seeks Justice for Lost Loved One

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Redding, CA — A tragic incident at a local motel that claimed the life of a Redding woman has led to a significant jury verdict. The Sundial Lodge was found liable in a wrongful-death lawsuit following a fire that killed Jenell Foster, a 67-year-old resident of the motel. The Shasta County jury awarded approximately $6.4 million in damages to Foster’s four adult children, marking a notable case that underscores issues of safety and accountability in lodging facilities. The case, which highlighted critical lapses in safety standards, centered around the absence of a functioning smoke detector … Read more