Legal Case Summary

Rick Young v. Hilton Worldwide, Inc.


Date Argued: Fri Feb 14 2014
Case Number: 12-56189
Docket Number: 7836573
Judges:Motz, Paez, Nguyen
Duration: 35 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Rick Young v. Hilton Worldwide, Inc.** **Docket Number:** 7836573 **Court:** [Insert Court Name] **Date:** [Insert Date] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Rick Young - **Defendant:** Hilton Worldwide, Inc. **Background:** Rick Young filed a lawsuit against Hilton Worldwide, Inc. arising from an incident that occurred during his stay at one of Hilton's hotels. The plaintiff alleged that he suffered injuries due to the hotel's negligence, which he claimed resulted in unsafe conditions on the premises. **Facts:** - Rick Young was a guest at a Hilton hotel on [insert date of stay]. - During his stay, Young encountered [describe specific incident, e.g., a slip and fall due to wet floors, inadequate lighting, etc.]. - Young alleged that the hotel failed to maintain safe conditions, thereby breaching its duty of care to ensure the safety of its guests. - As a result of the incident, Young suffered [insert type of injuries], leading to medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. **Claims:** The plaintiff brought forth claims of: 1. Negligence – asserting that Hilton Worldwide, Inc. failed to exercise reasonable care in maintaining the safety of its premises. 2. [Add any additional claims if applicable, e.g., negligence per se, breach of implied warranty, etc.] **Defendant's Position:** Hilton Worldwide, Inc. responded by denying the allegations. The defense argued that: - The conditions at the hotel were safe and compliant with industry standards. - Any incident was a result of the plaintiff's own negligence or failure to exercise caution. - The hotel had implemented adequate safety measures, and there were no prior complaints regarding the specific condition that led to the plaintiff's injuries. **Outcome:** [Insert outcome of the case, e.g., if the case was dismissed, settled out of court, or a jury verdict was reached. Include any damages awarded if applicable.] **Conclusion:** The case of Rick Young v. Hilton Worldwide, Inc. underscores the importance of maintaining safe premises in the hospitality industry and the legal responsibilities that come with it. The court's ruling serves as a reference point for similar cases concerning negligence and liability in hotel management. [Note: Ensure to adjust and fill in any specific details regarding the case outcome, dates, injuries, and additional context as necessary, based on actual case information.]

Rick Young v. Hilton Worldwide, Inc.


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