Motel 6's immigration-data scandal leads to restitution
EVERETT Some guests at Motel 6s in Everett and other western Washington locations can now seek restitution for the chain illegally sharing their private information with federal immigration officials.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the claims process Wednesday. More than 100,000 guests may be eligible if they stayed at one of seven locations around Puget Sound between Jan. 1, 2015 and Sept. 17, 2017.
The money comes from a resolution Fergusons office reached with the Carrollton, Texas-based chain this spring.
Motel 6 violated the privacy rights of tens of thousands of Washingtonians without their knowledge or consent, and paid $12 million to avoid facing my legal team in trial, Ferguson said in an announcement. We want to ensure everyone whose privacy was violated by Motel 6s unlawful conduct receives some restitution, which is why were encouraging eligible individuals to file claims.
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