Sex trafficking doesn’t just happen in the shadows — it often happens in plain sight.
Hotels, motels, and hospitality businesses are among the most common places where sex trafficking occurs. And when those businesses knowingly allow trafficking or fail to take action to stop it, they can be held legally accountable.

At GOLDLAW, we represent survivors of sex trafficking in civil lawsuits against hotels, motels, and corporations that enabled abuse by turning a blind eye.

Hotels Know It Happens — and They Profit from It

While many hotels claim to be unaware of trafficking on their property, the signs are often hard to ignore:

Guests with no luggage or ID
Frequent male visitors to a single room
Payment in cash for short stays
Visible signs of control, fear, or injury in victims
Staff failing to report or intervene

In many cases, staff are either poorly trained or complicit. And major hotel brands sometimes look the other way to protect profits, allowing abuse to continue unchecked.

The Law Is Catching Up

Courts are increasingly recognizing that hotels and motels can be civilly liable for facilitating trafficking. This includes both individual properties and corporate chains. Survivors may be able to file lawsuits for:

Failing to report obvious signs of trafficking
Allowing traffickers to rent rooms over and over
Ignoring guest complaints
Providing traffickers with privacy or cover
Lacking anti-trafficking policies or staff training

How GOLDLAW Builds These Cases

Our legal team knows how to investigate complex trafficking cases involving multiple parties. We:

Collect hotel surveillance footage, booking records, and employee logs
Work with trafficking survivors and advocates to preserve testimony
Use expert witnesses to establish corporate negligence
File civil claims against hotels, third-party platforms, and traffickers

We know how these businesses operate — and we know how to hold them accountable.

You Deserve Justice — And You’re Not Alone

If you were trafficked or abused in a hotel, even years ago, you may still have the right to file a civil lawsuit. GOLDLAW will fight for compensation, accountability, and most importantly — your voice.

Contact GOLDLAW today at 561-222-2222

We believe survivors. We confront corporations. And we don’t back down.