Legal Opinion
Mary DiFederico v. Marriott International, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided February 2, 2017No. 15-2179UnpublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.
GREGORY, Chief Judge:
On September 20, 2008, Mr. Albert Di-Federico was tragically killed when terrorists attacked the Marriott Islamabad, in which he was staying. We now must answer whether the district court erred in finding that Marriott International, the hotel’s franchisor, was not liable for Mr. Di-Federico’s death. We find that the district court did not err, and therefore affirm.
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The Marriott Islamabad (“the Islamabad”) is a franchisee of Marriott International (“Marriott”). It is owned and operated by Hashwani, Inc., a…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Ida Maxwell Wells v. G. Gordon Liddy, Phillip MacKin Bailley, MovantCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1999
- Jane Roe v. Jane Doe John DoeCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1994
- Stenlund v. Marriott International, Inc.District Court, D. Maryland · 2016
- Mary DiFederico v. Marriott International, IncorporatedCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 2013
- Allen v. Greenville Hotel Partners, Inc.District Court, D. South Carolina · 2006
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