Hotel Worker May Proceed With Tort Claims for Alleged Sexual Assault

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that a hotel operator was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing an employee's claim for an alleged sexual assault in the workplace.  Case: Ex Parte Drury Hotels Co. LLC, No. 1181010, 02/28/2020, published. Facts: Maritza Diaz worked for the Drury Hotels Co. LLC as a housekeeper. She was allegedly assaulted by a stranger at work. According to Diaz, the unknown attacker sexually assaulted her, held a knife to her throat and attempted to rape her before making off with approximately $200 worth of her property. Procedural history: D...