What Hoteliers Need to Know About Human Trafficking Lawsuits – Mikaela Whitman & Arianna Young Author Hotel Management Article
Hotels have recently faced a flood of human trafficking related lawsuits. In these lawsuits, victims and their families are alleging negligence and violations of state and federal human trafficking laws against hotels, including violations of the Trafficking Victim Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA). To mitigate damages from TVPRA and other human trafficking claims, hotels are looking to their commercial general liability policies for insurance coverage. In their article for Hotel Management, Partner Mikaela Whitman and Managing Associate Arianna Young examine recent court analyses and conclusions surrounding these disputes as well as what hoteliers should be aware of in relation to their insurance coverage and policy language.
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