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how to file my motel 6 lawsuit settlement

by Elijah Ledner Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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To file a claim online or for more information on the claims process, visit www.WashingtonMotel6Settlement.com, or call 1-877-307-7268 in the U.S., 01-800-681-6519 from Mexico or WhatsApp +1 414-708-0437. Claim forms are available in English and Spanish. They must be submitted by Dec. 31.

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Where to find the Motel 6 settlement claim in Washington State?

Motel 6 Operating LP and G6 Hospitality, LLC, King County Superior Court No. 18-2-00283-4 SEA. The Motel 6 Settlement Claim Information | Washington State Washington State Office of the Attorney General Attorney General Bob Ferguson ADA Accessibility Other Languages Search form

What is the Motel 6 settlement fund?

The settlement fund was distributed by the AGO to Motel 6 guests who stayed at certain motels in Washington between January 1, 2015, and September 17, 2017, and whose guest information was illegally disclosed by Motel 6 to U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

What is the Motel 6 consent decree?

Motel 6 Operating LP and G6 Hospitality, LLC, King County Superior Court No. 18-2-00283-4 SEA. The parties filed the Consent Decree with the Court and it has been approved. As part of the Consent Decree, Motel 6 has paid $12 million into a settlement fund, which has provided over $10,250,000 in restitution to guests affected by Motel 6's practices.

Who is eligible to receive compensation for a Motel 6 privacy violation?

People who stayed at certain Motel 6 locations between January 1, 2015 and September 17, 2017, were eligible to make claims to receive compensation. Individuals whose guest information was disclosed to ICE, but who had no further contact with ICE, were eligible to receive compensation for their privacy violation.

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Where to file a claim for Motel 6?

17, 2017 may be eligible for restitution and can file a claim online at www.WashingtonMotel6Settlement.com. The locations are: Bellingham, North Everett, South Everett, South Seattle, South Tacoma and two SeaTac locations.

How much did Motel 6 pay for Ferguson?

As a result of Ferguson’s case, Motel 6 paid $12 million to the office. Additionally, the company signed a legally binding commitment to no longer hand over guest information without a warrant or other lawful basis at all locations ― a policy it had to adopt nationwide. The resolution also required the company to provide training for its employees to ensure they do not release guests’ private information unlawfully.

What is CDM in Motel 6?

Individuals who suffered harm from investigation, detention or deportation following their stay at one of the seven Motel 6 locations will have an opportunity to share their experience in order to secure compensation as part of the claims process. Binational migrants' rights organization Centro de los Derechos del Migrante Inc. (CDM) will contact these individuals to discuss the harms they experienced and complete the claims process.

What language is the claim form available in?

The claim form is available in English and Spanish.

Does Motel 6 have a guest list?

Each time Motel 6 released a guest list, it included the private information of every guest at the hotel without their knowledge or consent, violating their expectation of privacy.

Does Motel 6 have a warrant?

Many Motel 6 location s in Wash ington turned over the personal information of their guests to ICE on a daily basis without requiring a warrant. From 2015 to 2017, seven Washington locations shared the personal information of every guest, including customers’ names, driver’s license numbers, passport/green card/other ID numbers and dates of birth.

Does Motel 6 receive restitution?

The amount of restitution a guest receives will vary. Guests whose information Motel 6 shared with ICE, but who suffered no further consequences, are still eligible for compensation. Guests who faced questioning, arrest or deportation will receive more restitution for the serious harms they suffered as a result of Motel 6's actions.

The complaint, filed in federal court in Arizona, alleges that employees of Motel 6 provided ICE with guest lists without a warrant

The hotel chain allegedly violated the Washington Law Against Discrimination by either direct or indirect discrimination based on national origin. The lawsuit claims that the hotel violated the privacy of its guests, hid its policy from guests, and misrepresented its privacy policies.

Another Motel 6 lawsuit involves the use of private information in the name of immigrants

The hotel chain, Motel 6, and ICE illegally shared the information with ICE, and 13 people were detained because of their ethnicity. The ICE spokeswoman referred all questions to the Motel 6 lawsuit. The plaintiff identified himself under a pseudonym and was held in detention for more than a month.

In the Motel 6 lawsuit, the plaintiffs allege that the hotel chain gave federal immigration agents personal information without a warrant

The suit also claims that the employees of the Motel 6 chain abused and exploited customers, including Latinos. The settlement also claims that the hotels provided the information to ICE without a warrant. This is a major violation of the law and the settlement will help victims of illegal immigration by paying a hefty sum of money.

What is the lawsuit against Motel 6?

A lawsuit was filed by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the Ortega Law Firm in 2018 claiming Motel 6 staff members were giving guest information to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement without having evidence on their legal status.

Specifics on the amount for claimants

The settlement states that claimants whose personal information was given to immigration officers but who did not experience "adverse consequences" will receive $75, which is the cost to stay one night at a Motel 6.

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