In a landmark case, Red Roof Inn, Inc. has settled with 11 survivors of sex trafficking, marking the first national brand to face such a trial.
Lead counsel Pat McDonough from Andersen, Tate & Carr represented the plaintiffs, who alleged that the corporation knowingly allowed prostitution and trafficking at two Atlanta locations between 2009 and 2018.
McDonough said the trial allowed the survivors to share their harrowing experiences in open court, aiming to bring about institutional change in the hospitality industry.
“Our clients are thrilled with the settlement. They wanted their stories heard to spur changes in hotel policies and training to prevent future trafficking,” he said.
McDonough joined “All Things Considered” to talk about what the settlement may mean for the future of similar litigation against the hospitality industry.
