$2.4 Million Settlement Reached in Human Trafficking Case Involving National Motel Chain in Dallas Area

Attorneys and equity partners, Matt Matheny and Bryan Blevins, of Provost Umphrey Law Firm, LLP, were among the lead counsel who secured a $2.4 million settlement on behalf of a survivor of sex trafficking in a case involving a prominent national motel chain property in the Dallas area.

Our client was among numerous women victimized by an organized sex trafficking operation with connections throughout Texas, California, Florida, and other states. The case brings attention to the role hotels can play in preventing human trafficking and protecting vulnerable individuals.

Through the litigation, our Human Trafficking legal team, which includes Blevins and Matheny, as well as attorneys Claire Brown, Colin Moore, Elizabeth Cano, and John Adair, established evidence of the hotel’s negligence, demonstrating that there were signs of trafficking activity that should have raised concerns and prompted action.

“Hotels have a responsibility to take the warning signs of human trafficking seriously, and when they fail to do so, they must be held accountable,” said Matt Matheny, a lead attorney on this case and equity partner at Provost Umphrey Law Firm.

This outcome highlights the critical role civil litigation can play in holding businesses accountable when their negligence allows human trafficking to continue on their properties.

“Behind every human trafficking case is a person whose life has been profoundly affected by exploitation. Our responsibility is to make sure survivors have a voice, that their experiences are taken seriously, and that those who could have helped prevent the harm are held accountable,” said Bryan Blevins, a lead attorney on this case and equity partner at Provost Umphrey Law Firm.

Provost Umphrey Law Firm, with co-counsel Annie McAdams of Annie McAdams PC and Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs in Houston, has filed over 40 human trafficking cases in nine states, including Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, and New York. Additional defendants include Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels, and Marriott International, Inc.

At Provost Umphrey Law Firm, we remain committed to standing up for survivors, pursuing accountability, and helping those affected by human trafficking understand their legal rights and available resources.