I was trafficked at a motel, not a big hotel chain. Does that matter?

I was trafficked at a motel, not a big hotel chain. Does that matter?

No. Both small independent motels and major branded chains have faced successful trafficking lawsuits. In fact, some of the largest verdicts — including the $40 million award in Decatur — involved smaller, independent operators. What matters is what staff knew and how the motel responded.