It seems like bed bugs just love the Big Apple! For the second year in a row, New York City tops the list for bed bug infestations. However, this really should not come as a surprise since NYC is a major metropolis. Infestations have popped in apartment buildings, businesses, department stores and magazine offices.
Luckily, Miami is not on the list.
The figures concerning infestation numbers were released by Terminix, which feels the increase in infestations may be attributed to the fact that consumers are more aware of the issue. Consumers are also much more on the look out for the pesky little creatures.
As we've discussed in the past, bed bugs have always been around. However, ever since certain pesticides, such as DDT, were banned we have seen a rise in bed bug infestations. With the rise in infestations, there has been a rise in claims against hotels because of their guests being bitten by bed bugs.
If someone is bitten by bed bugs while at a hotel, they may have a claim against that hotel. Hotels owe their guests a duty of care. Part of this duty of care is to ensure that guests are not going to be attacked by pests. Failure to protect hotel guests from being bitten by bed bugs may constitute negligence.
If you or a loved one are bitten by bed bugs while staying at a hotel, don't hesitate to contact Alvarez & Barbara, LLP. Not only are we experienced with claims against hotels, we have successfully handled bed bug claims.
