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A luxury Miami hotel is facing a lawsuit over invasion of privacy violations. A civil lawsuit was filed last week in Miami-Dade County on behalf of a female guest who claims to have suffered a traumatic incident while staying at the St. Regis Bal Harbour, a luxury hotel operated by Marriott International.
According to the woman, a man dressed in a hotel uniform broke into her locked room and stared at her while she showered. The woman claims that the hotel delayed the police investigation, resulting in the destruction of critical forensic evidence.
“The plaintiff, referred to in court documents as C.N., alleges that while showering in her locked hotel room at the St. Regis Bal Harbour, a uniformed male employee entered the room, opened the shower door, and stared at her while she was naked. He remained in the room despite her repeated demands that he leave, only exiting after brushing against her unclothed body.”
“The complaint states that hotel management delayed police notification, provided misleading statements to law enforcement, and allowed critical forensic evidence to be destroyed. As a result, the plaintiff continues to suffer from severe psychological distress requiring ongoing medical care.”
“The lawsuit seeks damages in excess of $7 million.”
Justin Shapiro, Partner at Leesfield & Partners, is representing the plaintiff
“This case represents a gross violation of personal privacy and basic safety standards. What’s most egregious is not only the initial misconduct by the hotel worker, but also the hotel’s failure to act appropriately in the aftermath. We are pursuing justice to hold these defendants fully accountable and to prevent future violations of this nature in the hospitality industry.” — Justin Shapiro, Partner, Leesfield & Partners