Defendant Sunrise Real Estate Partners, LLC, a Georgia corporation, operated from 3900 Steve Reynolds Blvd, Norcross, Gwinnett County, Georgia 30093. They owned and managed the Baymont by Wyndham Marietta/Atlanta North Hotel, located at 2170 Delk Rd SE, Marietta, Georgia 30067.
On the evening of October 27, 2021, Plaintiff Gwenija Trice checked into the Hotel based on a reservation she had made. Upon her arrival, the front desk staff assigned her to Room 230 and provided her with a keycard. She then proceeded to her room.
Unbeknownst to her, the Defendants had mistakenly double-booked Room 230, which was already occupied by another guest. When Plaintiff arrived at Room 230, she used her keycard to unlock the door. However, as she pushed the door open, it only moved slightly because the guest inside had secured the interior latch.
The room was dark, leading Plaintiff to believe something obstructed the door. Consequently, she placed her hand between the door and the frame to check for any blockage. Suddenly, without warning, the guest inside slammed the door shut on Plaint
