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Short Description
The class-action lawsuit, filed in January, 2018, encompasses the claims of eight hotel guests who said Motel 6 employees at two locations in Phoenix handed over private information to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials without a warrant. The lawsuit asserted that the two motels invaded guests’ privacy and discriminated against them on the basis of their race and national origin.
Who’s Eligible
Anyone who stayed at a Motel 6 location between last year and this year whose information was turned over to immigration authorities as a result of this practice.
Settlement Amount
$7.6M
Potential Award
from $50 to up to $1,000,000.(at least $7,500 per guest) to those who were placed in immigration-removal proceedings; up to $1 million (at least $1,000 per guest) to those who were interrogated; and up to $1 million (at least $50 per guest) to those whose personal information was given to federal authorities.
Proof of Purchase
Depending on the nature of your specific claim, you may need to provide supporting materials.
FAQs
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Settlement Insider is not a Settlement Administrator).
Exclusion Deadline
??/??/2019
Final Hearing
??/??/2019
Case Name
Jane V., et al. v. Motel 6 Operating LP, et al., Case No. 2:18-cv-00242-DMF, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
Settlement Website
Settlement Website Status
Coming soon.
Class Counsel
Thomas A. Saenz, Andres R. Holguin-Flores, and Andres J. Gallegos of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.