Category Archives: Injuries
Hospitality Industry Restaurant Safety: California Restaurant Playground Areas Face New “Sanitation And Safety Requirements Under State Assembly Bill; Must Post Inspection And Cleaning Plans
Under the bill, sponsored by Democrat Michael Allen of Santa Rosa, restaurants would be required to post signs informing customers that food is not allowed on play structures and to provide adults who ask copies of their playground inspection and … Continue reading
Hospitality Industry Legal Risks: California Restaurant Found “40% Liable” In $2.5 Million Jury Award To Woman Who Had “Chicken Bone” Stuck In Her Throat While Eating
“…In a verdict delivered April 26 in Contra Costa County, a jury determined Foster Farms, which supplied the poultry for the chicken strips on the pizza, was 60 percent liable for her injuries and Pizza Bytes, which runs several Round … Continue reading
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Hospitality Industry Legal Risks: Texas Hotel Sued By Man For “Negligence” After Breaking Ankle In Hotel Lobby
“…(Plaintiff) fell on a slippery marble floor near the lobby area of the hotel…(he) is seeking damages and court costs…” A native of the Netherlands is suing after he broke his ankle at a Memorial-area hotel. Harry Kanters filed a lawsuit … Continue reading
Filed under Guest Issues, Injuries, Insurance, Liability, Maintenance, Management And Ownership
Hospitality Industry Property Risks: Texas Motel Damaged By “Wind-Fueled Fire” That Momentarily Traps Firefighters; Firewall Proves Useless In Windy Conditions
“With the winds, even if you have firewalls, if somebody puts a cable hole — every little breach of a firewall for cable, electric, whatever is going to be a void. That firewall’s not intact anymore.” San Antonio firefighters had … Continue reading
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Hospitality Industry Health Risks: California Hotel Sued For $6 Million By Man Who Contracted Legionnaires’ Disease From Hotel’s Water System; Tests Confirm Bacteria Sickened Six People Resulting In One Death
“…In October 2011, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene confirmed the Legionella bacteria was present in water collected from various locations at the Plim Plaza. Six people were sickened with Legionnaires’ disease; one of them later died…” The … Continue reading
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Hospitality Industry Guest Safety Risks: Houston Hotel Sued By Parents Of Young Girl Injured By Restaurant’s “Rotating Floors”
“…(they) are suing for damages that include emergency room expenses, future surgeries to “restore the normal appearance of Erin’s foot” and prescription drugs as well as “likely permanent disfigurement” of the child’s foot. She was involved in dance classes prior … Continue reading
Hospitality Industry Legal Risks: Colorado Hotel Sued By Woman “Bitten By A Vicious Dog” Owned By Hotel Guest; Written “Pet Care Policies” Not Followed According To Lawsuit
“…The lawsuit claims that employees at The Little Nell hotel, which provided dog-sitting services for Babu, knew the dog had violent tendencies…” “The Little Nell’s Guide to Petiquette,” a set of written policies governing pet care and behavior at the … Continue reading
Hospitality Industry Property Risks: Oklahoma Hotel Fire Linked To Water Heater Closet That Spread To Attic; Over $40,000 In Damage
“….(the fire posssibly) started in a water heater closet in one unit and spread to the attic…Crews are reporting fire damage in two units and smoke damage in the other six. The damage is estimated at $40,000 to $50,000…” One … Continue reading
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Hospitality Industry Property Risks: New York Elevator Mechanic Dies When Electrocuted During Maintenance Work Near Control Panel
“…(He) was performing maintenance in the engine room on the ninth floor of the Axa Equitable building …when he was electrocuted just after 9:30 p.m…” Con Edison was called to the scene for safety reasons, an agency spokesman said, but it was … Continue reading
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