Lawsuit claims victims videotaped while using bathroom at Expedia Seattle

A serious lawsuit has been filed against Securitas, the security provider for Expedia, alleging negligence in a voyeurism case involving hidden cameras found in restrooms at the Seattle headquarters. The class action claims that victims were recorded without their consent while using the facilities, with former employee Marcelo F. Vargas-Fernandez charged with voyeurism for allegedly placing the cameras. The lawsuit asserts that Securitas received multiple complaints about the cameras weeks before the suspect was apprehended but failed to take appropriate action. Victims are seeking damages for what they describe as a gross mishandling of the security situation, emphasizing the severe psychological impact on those recorded.

The lawsuit also demands the retrieval and destruction of all footage taken without consent, raising significant concerns about workplace safety and the responsibilities of security firms in protecting employees.