Author: Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson
Rental car companies and deceptive marketing tactics
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- October 17, 2018 09:02In this week’s travel law article, we examine several rental car cases involving deceptive and unfair marketing practices of which consumers should be aware. The recent decision of the 11th ... Read More
Honeymooner loses finger when heavy metal door slams shut: Is cruise line liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- October 10, 2018 09:44In this week’s travel law article, we examine the case of Horne v. Carnival Corporation, No. 17-15803 (11th Cir. June 29, 2018) wherein the Court noted that “On their honeymoon, ... Read More
Sexual assault of minor on cruise ship: Is Royal Caribbean Cruises liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- October 3, 2018 14:42In this week’s travel law article, we examine the case of L.A., minor v. Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., Case No. 17-cv-23184-Gayles/Otazo-Reyes (S.D. Fla. June 22, 2018) wherein the Court noted ... Read More
Avoiding dangerous vacations 2018
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- September 19, 2018 21:27This is the sixth year that we have posted dangerous vacations destination information collected from news articles and reported law cases. Read More
High-stakes Las Vegas gambler commits suicide: Is the casino liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- September 13, 2018 01:59Plaintiffs allege that Defendants lured Decedent into debt (and psychological distress & suicide) by enticing him to gamble in Las Vegas. Read More
Blind airline passenger intimidated by Federal Air Marshal: Is Delta Air Lines liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- September 5, 2018 22:17In the case of Gardner v. United States of America, Delta Air Lines, Gardner sued based upon his interactions with an air marshal. Read More
Cruise passenger breaks ankle during “moderate” shore excursion: Is cruise line liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- August 29, 2018 21:13In the case of Brown v. Oceania Cruises, Inc., Plaintiff (aged 78) broke her ankle after choosing a "moderate" cruise line activity. Read More
Cruise cancelled because of Hurricane Harvey: Is Royal Caribbean liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- August 22, 2018 20:37McIntosh v. Royal Caribbean Cruises: class action from a cancelled cruise that was set to leave but coincided with Hurricane Harvey. Read More
Retaliatory placement on the No Fly List: Are federal officers personally liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- August 8, 2018 20:42Examining legal case where “complaint alleged in retaliation for refusal to serve as informants, federal officers put names on ‘No Fly List’. Read More
Above-the-knee amputation after eating “Jersey Shore Sampler”: Is the Windrift Hotel Resort liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- August 2, 2018 01:17Windrift Hotel guest orders “Jersey Shore Sampler," consumes raw clams resulting in a leg infection that led to an above-the-knee amputation. Read More
Raped at the Holiday Inn Chicago Skokie: Is the hotel liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- July 25, 2018 20:22A guest at the Holiday Inn Chicago-Skokie after eating dinner and consuming alcohol in the restaurant, went to her room where she was raped. Read More
Airline passenger dies during flight: Is Virgin America liable under California’s Elder Abuse Act?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- July 19, 2018 23:58n the case of Balukjian v. Virgin America, Inc., the complaint alleges her father died due to violation of California’s Elder Abuse Act. Read More
Death on the “Carnival Dream” cruise ship: Is the cruise line liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- July 11, 2018 20:21A case arises as a result of a death on the last day of a roundtrip cruise from New Orleans to the Caribbean on the Carnival Dream ship. Read More
Rape at the French Lick Resort & Casino: Is the hotel liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- July 4, 2018 21:33Did French Lick Resort owe a duty to its invitee to protect her from a criminal attack by an unknown assailant while she was in her room? Read More
Horseback rider killed in Yellowstone National Park: is Xanterra Parks & Resorts liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- June 27, 2018 22:35In this week’s travel law article, we examine the case of Dullmaier v. Xanterra Parks & resorts, Nos. 16-8017, 16-8049 (10th Cir. (2018) wherein the Court noted that “A Wyoming ... Read More
Airbnb guest severely injured traversing stairs in home of Airbnb host: Is Airbnb liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- June 21, 2018 00:18In this week’s travel law article, we examine the case of Carroll v. American Empire Surplus Lines Insurance Co., Civil Action No. 16-2589 ( E.D. La. 2017) wherein the Court ... Read More
The return of the Chinese tick case: Total award to injured student tourist of $41.5 million affirmed on appeal
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- June 6, 2018 20:29In this week’s travel law article, we re-examine the very important Chinese Tick Case which we first discussed in 2014 . After years of appeals the case has finally been ... Read More
Student tourist drowns in Costa Rica
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- May 31, 2018 03:29In this week’s travel law article, we examine the case of Thackurdeen v. Duke University, No. 1:16CV1108 (M.D.N.C. 2018) wherein “Plaintiffs Roshni Thackurdeen and Raj B. Thackurdeen filed the present ... Read More
Majestic Rivers of Europe cruise cut short: Is forum selection cause enforceable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- May 24, 2018 03:41In this week’s travel law article, we examine the case of Hebert v. Vantage Travel Service, Inc., Civil Action No. 17-10922-DJC (D. Mass. 2018) wherein plaintiffs contracted with defendant “for ... Read More
Raped at a Holiday Inn in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- May 17, 2018 01:18In this week’s travel law article we examine the case of Robin Hutchings v. InterContinental Hotels Group, PLC. & SC Hotels and Resorts (Jamaica) d/b/a Holiday Inn Resort Montego Bay, ... Read More
Volunteer crew member on racing sailboat struck by main sheet
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- May 10, 2018 00:32In this week’s travel law article, we examine the case of Ray v. Lesniak, No. 2:16-cv-1752-DCN (D.S.C. (2/22/2018) wherein the “Plaintiff Raven Renee Ray (Ray) brought this admiralty action against ... Read More
Vacationer ejected from raft on Lower Salmon River in Idaho: Is river guide liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- May 3, 2018 00:55In this week’s travel law article we examine the case of Neault v. Epley’s, Inc., Case No. 3:16-CV-00244-EJL-RFB (D. Idaho (1/16/2018) the Court noted that “On June 27, 2014, Plaintiff ... Read More
Wedding attendee falls one level over handrail: Is hotel liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- April 26, 2018 01:24In this week’s travel law article, we examine the case of Sussman v. MK LCP Rye LLC and Hilton Management, 2017 NY Slip Op 31557(U) (N.Y. Sup. 2017), rearg. gtd. ... Read More
Two federal criminal cases involving unruly airline passengers: Stop drinking and behave, please!
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- April 19, 2018 01:20In this week’s article, we examine two criminal cases involving unruly airline passengers who were convicted of violating 49 U.S.C. 46504 which prohibits the in-flight assault or intimidation of a ... Read More
Hotel guest assaulted by massage therapist
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- April 11, 2018 22:27In this week’s article, we examine the case of Elena Myers Court v. Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Inc., Civil Action No. 16-4848 (E.D. Pa. (December 15, 2017)) wherein the Court noted ... Read More
Uber driver wants to carry concealed handgun while driving customers: Should this be allowed?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- April 5, 2018 00:34In this week’s article, we examine the case of Mejia v. UBER Technologies, Inc., Case No. 17-cv-61617-BLOOM/Valle (S.D. Fla. (2/15/2018) wherein the Court noted that “Plaintiff filed his Complaint...alleging a ... Read More
Condo owner assaulted in lobby of Omni Providence Hotel: Is hotel liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- March 28, 2018 23:51In this week’s article, we examine the case of Henry Mu v. Omni Hotels Management Corporation, Nos. 16-2293, 16-2442 (1st Cir. (2/7/2018) in which the Court noted that “During the ... Read More
$1.85 million verdict against rental car company
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- March 22, 2018 03:23In this week’s article, we examine the case of State of Arizona, ex rel Mark Brnovich v. Dennis Saban et al, Case No: CV2014-005556 JCC (Ariz. Super. (2/14/2018)). As noted ... Read More
Snow machine accident at Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa: Is liability release enforceable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- March 15, 2018 00:34In this week’s article, we examine the case of Lizzol v. Brothers Property Management Corp., 2016 WL 6459570 (D.N.H. 2016)(Lizzol I) and Lizzol v. Brothers Property Management Corp., 2007 DNH ... Read More
Hotel guest ejected from casino has accident on icy highway: Is hotel liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- March 8, 2018 02:04In this week’s article, we examine the case of James v. Eldorado Casino Shreveport Joint Venture, No. 51.707-AC (La. App. 2d Cir. 2017) wherein the Court noted that “On February ... Read More
Litigating travel law cases in an inconvenient forum
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- February 21, 2018 22:51In this week’s article, we examine several cases involving the enforcement of forum selection clauses in travel contracts with cruise lines <Young v. Holland American Line, N.V., 2016 U.S. Dist. ... Read More
Tourist purchases annual pass to SeaWorld: Did park breach EZ pay contract?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- February 14, 2018 23:09In this week’s article, we examine the case of Herman v. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc., Case No. 8-14-cv-3028-T-35JSS (M.D. Fla. 2017) wherein the Court noted that “Plaintiffs purchased annual ... Read More
Airline passenger injured while boarding inter-terminal bus: Who’s liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- February 8, 2018 02:30TRAVEL LAW: Is airline or river cruise line responsible? Read More
Cruise passenger in wheelchair slams into another passenger: Is cruise line liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- February 1, 2018 00:08Cruise passenger in wheelchair slams into another passenger: Is cruise line liable? Read More
Cruise passenger contracts Norovirus: Is cruise line liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- January 17, 2018 21:55Cruise passenger contracts Norovirus: Is cruise line liable? Read More
Guest at Marriott’s Hotel Bangkok trips and falls: Is Marriott International liable?
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- January 11, 2018 00:56Guest at Marriott’s Hotel Bangkok trips and falls: Is Marriott International liable? Read More