Barbara Lou Otwell v. Motel 6, Inc.

Barbara Lou Otwell, executrix of her husband’s estate, appeals from a jury ver- diet in favor of Motel 6 on a wrongful death claim. We affirm.

At approximately 1:00 a.m. on the night in question, Mr. Otwell left his room at the Motel 6 in Little Rock, Arkansas, to call a cab. He returned to the room and, a short while later, someone knocked on the door. The motel rooms were not equipped with standard security devices such as “peepholes” or chain locks on the doors. Nor were the rooms equipped with telephones. Mr. Otwell looked out the picture window next to the door, and then opened the door.…