Bed Bug Verdict: $2M Against Ventura Hotel Owner
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Case Background
In February 2020, Alvaro Gutierrez and Ramiro Sanchez checked into The Shores Inn, a hotel located at 1059 South Seaward Avenue in Ventura, California. The two men claimed that soon after checking into their room, they were “massacred” by bed bugs. According to court documents and testimony, the guests suffered countless bites that caused intense pain, scarring, and long‑term discomfort. The hotel, owned by Dario Pini, had allegedly been the subject of prior online reviews complaining about bed bug infestations, suggesting that the owners were aware of the issue long before Gutierrez and Sanchez arrived.
Cause
The case was rooted in claims of negligence and indifference. The Plaintiffs alleged that The Shores Inn had long ignored evidence of bed bug infestations despite numerous complaints. Reviews and prior guest reports indicated an ongoing pest problem, but the hotel failed to eradicate it or warn future patrons. Gutierrez and Sanchez asserted that the hotel prioritised cost savings and ignored basic sanitary measures required by law, causing serious harm to unsuspec
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