Filing bed bug lawsuits and winning a case will require some planning, which a bed bug injury attorney can help you accomplish. As noted on our page about resolved cases, bed bug lawsuit settlements can range anywhere from $10,000 to $80,000 or more given the situation.
You can certainly sue your employer for these issues. You will have to be able to prove where the bed bugs came from, but it is worth a try here. You can do this by going to your local small claims court and filling out the complaint packet. You will then file it and serve it on the company.
(c) A landlord shall provide the pest control services within 10 days after: (1) a bed bug is found or reasonably suspected anywhere on the premises; or (2) being notified in writing by a tenant of a known or reasonably suspected bed bug infestation on the premises or in the tenant's rental unit.
Under OSHA's general duty clause, employers are responsible for taking preventive measures to avoid bed bug infestations and promptly addressing any infestations that occur. This includes conducting regular inspections and collaborating with pest control professionals to effectively treat affected areas.
Generally, the owner will be considered responsible for addressing infestations, although the tenant is responsible for helping maintain the unit in a sanitary condition, and if failure to do so has contributed to infestation the tenant may be held responsible.
Thorough documentation and evidence collection are critical for a strong bed bug case. Start by meticulously documenting the infestation. Take clear photographs of bed bugs, bites, and any damage they caused to your belongings. Keep detailed records of all communications with hotel management about the issue.
It's your call. You have no legal obligation to tell your employer. If you're treating the situation and are taking all the proper precautions (mostly just not wearing any clothes or carrying any bags to the office that have been exposed to bed bugs), the chance of you actually bringing them to work incredibly small.
Bed bug quarantine typically lasts for two weeks, but ongoing monitoring is key to ensuring the problem is resolved. If you're dealing with bed bugs, it's essential to act quickly, whether through professional services or DIY solutions.
Homeowners do not need to quarantine themselves after being exposed to bed bugs, as these pests do not pose a health risk to humans. Bed bugs are not known to transmit diseases, so there is no medical reason for quarantine.
They may have breached their duty of care if they fail to regularly hoover the room, change the bed linen, and implement pest control measures. If you suffer bed bites due to this breach of duty, you will have reasonable chances of successfully bringing a personal injury claim for bed bug bites.