Comments on: From Mormonism to Moronism: Marriott Hotel Claims Rape Victim Was Careless, Negligent

By: TLL

TLL — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:05:37 +0000

Another follow up from Marriott today. They’re using the “the lawyers made us do it” defense.

“Dear Valued Guest,
Thank you for contacting Marriott.
We wish to convey our respect and sympathy for Ms. Doe and her family, who were the victims of a horrendous crime at one of our franchised hotels in 2006. Fortunately, the perpetrator has been caught, convicted and is serving time for his offense.
It was a mistake to suggest that the victim of this tragic incident was responsible for the vicious crime against her. As soon as we learned that this offensive language was included by the insurance company’s defense lawyers in their response to Ms. Doe’s civil suit, we asked that it be withdrawn and it was on Monday, August 17.
This incident is not reflective of our corporate culture or ethical standards, and we apologize to all of our guests and customers who were so deeply offended by the words used in the legal pleading.
Regards,
Marriott Customer Care”

By: longt

longt — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:44:21 +0000

It has now been reported the Marriott came to its senses and dropped the blame-the-victim defense in this civil suit.

By: MomsRising

MomsRising — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:46:29 +0000

Thanks for posting about this. This story is outrageous. I took action at MomsRising.org: http://bit.ly/16Pj4h

By: longt

longt — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:52:02 +0000

After writing to Marriott Corporation about this despicable position, I received the following:

“Dear Valued Guest,

Thank you for contacting Marriott.

We wish to convey our respect and sympathy for Ms. Doe and her family, who were the victims of a horrendous crime in 2006.

Marriott is profoundly sorry that such a terrible thing happened to the victim of this violent crime. And unfortunately this situation has created a mistaken impression that Marriott lacks respect and concern for Ms. Doe or other victims of violent crime.

However, out of respect for the privacy of the victim and the expectations of the Court in the pending litigation, we are not at liberty to comment on the claims or defenses in this case.

Regards,
Marriott Customer Care”