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  • Erin Andrews Believes Nashville Hotel Should Pay Up–the Entire $55 Million She Was Awarded

    Erin Andrews believes the Nashville Marriott, which was found at fault for the peephole video scandal in which she was recorded nude, should be liable for the entire $55 million she was awarded in court just a couple of weeks ago.

    The court, however, deemed the actual perpetrator, Michael David Barrett, responsible for 51 percent of the payout.

    Not so fast, attorneys for Erin Andrews say. Documents have already been filed to put the hotel on the line for the entire amount instead.

    It was back on March 7, following a nine day trial, that West End Hotel Partners, the hotel owner, and Windsor Capital Group, the management company, were at fault for allowing Michael David Barrett to book the room next to Erin Andrews. Barrett reversed the peephole in the connecting door, and filmed the Fox Sports reporter and Dancing With the Stars co-host.

    According to a report from The Tennesseean, “The filing cites a complex legal issue involving joint and several liability. It argues that because the jury found the hotel companies at least partially responsible, that means the jury also found that the hotel companies should have foreseen Barrett’s actions.”

    Erin Andrews’ attorneys have asked Nashville Circuit Judge Hamilton Gayden to agree that Michael David Barrett’s actions were as a result of the hotel failing to protect her–their guest.

    The filing asks the judge to rule in favor of Erin Andrews or–at the very least–to allow for legal argument.

    If Michael Barrett remains on the hook for 51 percent of the $55 million payout, Erin Andrews likely won’t get any of that portion of the money. She stands to receive much closer to the actual $55 million if the hotel is deemed to be responsible for making Barrett’s actions possible.

  • Erin Andrews Scores $55 Million Win in Peephole Lawsuit

    Erin Andrews won big in her lawsuit against the Nashville Marriott. The hotel must pay the Fox Sports reporter $27 million, with just over $28 million due her from Michael Barrett, the man who allegedly filmed her through a reversed peephole at the hotel back in 2008.

    While Erin Andrews might never see any money from Barrett, she will be able to cash in from the hotel.

    Michael Barrett pled guilty to interstate stalking and served two years in prison.

    Erin Andrews asked for $75 million from the Nashville Marriott, but the jury ultimately decided how much she was to be awarded. They deliberated for six hours before announcing their decision.

    The lawsuit filed by Erin Andrews maintained the Nashville Marriott was at fault for letting Michael Barrett know her room number, and for booking him into the room next to hers.

    What if Barrett had been a murderer instead of a pervert? Erin Andrews would likely be dead.

    Following the jury’s decision, Erin Andrews issued a statement thanking the Nashville court personnel and jury for their service. She also said, “I’ve been honored by all the support from victims around the world. Their outreach has helped me be able to stand up and hold accountable those whose job it is to protect everyone’s safety, security and privacy.”

    What’s your take on Erin Andrews being awarded $55 million in her lawsuit? Do you think she should have been awarded more money from the hotel in light of the fact that Michael Barrett might not pay her anything?