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McCarty v. Pheasant Run, Inc.
Citation:
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McCarty was staying at hotel where she returned after a meeting and dinner. The hotel door was near a staircase with public access, where the attacker apparently entered. After McCarty returned to her hotel, undressed and got ready for bed, she was attacked by a man donning a stocking cap. The man physically beat her and threatened to rape McCarty. She fought him off, as he fled the scene and was not found or identity known by authorities.
Although she suffered minor physical injuries from the incident, McCarty alleged prolonged emotional distress as a result of the attack. She also alleged this emotional distress caused her to retire early from her job.
After an investigation, it was determined the unknown attacker entered the hotel room by prying open the sliding glass door from the outside, breaking the door’s security chain, and remaining in the hotel room until she returned. The room’s sliding glass door was closed but not locked, allowing the man to gain access to the room.
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