Pilot Was Bitten by Bat After Swarm Invaded Hotel Room, Lawsuit Says
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- A commercial pilot from California was bitten by a bat in his Denver Sheraton hotel room last August, leading to costly rabies treatment, according to a lawsuit filed in Colorado state court.
- Hotel staff refused to provide the pilot with a new room and did not properly repair an opening under the air-conditioning unit through which the bats entered.
- The pilot, who remains unnamed to protect his job security, is seeking approximately $102,000 in medical expenses and additional damages for pain and suffering.
- Marriott International and its legal representatives have not responded to requests for comment regarding the lawsuit.
