Malibu homeowner sues Tripadvisor, renter for fire that destroyed house, killed student
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Erin Hughes, owner of a Malibu mansion that burned down on January 17, 2021, is suing Tripadvisor and its subsidiaries for negligence and breach of contract. The lawsuit claims that the renter, Holly Seeler, hosted an unauthorized memorial event that led to the property’s destruction and resulted in the death of a college student. Hughes is seeking at least $100 million in damages, alleging systematic violations of California rental safety regulations by the travel websites involved in the rental.
The homeowner of a burned Malibu mansion is suing Tripadvisor and related companies for $100 million, claiming negligence and breach of contract.
Erin Hughes claims Tripadvisor's platforms violated California rental regulations by allowing an unauthorized, large gathering that led to her mansion's destruction.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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