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Vicarious Liability Sex Trafficking

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Ohio Federal Court Dismisses Perpetrator Liability Sex Trafficking Claims Against Hotel Defendants, Allows Vicarious Liability...

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A federal court in Ohio recently granted, in part, defendants’ motion to dismiss various TVPRA claims and denied their motion to transfer in a suit concerning alleged sex trafficking at two Red Roof Inn locations in Virginia...more

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Franchisor 101: No Control, No Liability

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A California federal court granted summary judgment in favor of Red Roof Inns, a hotel franchisor, on sex trafficking claims brought under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, or TVPRA....more

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California Federal Court Grants Hotel Franchisor’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Sex Trafficking Claims

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A federal court in California recently granted summary judgment in favor of a hotel franchisor on sex trafficking claims brought under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA). J.M. v. Red Roof Inns,...more

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Ohio Federal Court Grants Hotel Franchisors’ Motions for Summary Judgment on Sex Trafficking Claims

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A federal court in Ohio recently granted summary judgment in favor of multiple hotel franchisors on sex trafficking claims brought under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA). S.C. v. Wyndham Hotels &...more

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Kneale v Footscray Football Club Ltd – Cautions for Both Sides of Institutional Abuse Claims

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The question of vicarious liability in the context of nonemployment relationships has been a key issue confronting courts dealing with institutional sexual abuse claims. Indeed, the High Court of Australia will soon deliver...more

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