$10 Million Settlement in Kenneka Jenkins' Case

Family of teenager who died in hotel freezer reaches agreement after alleging negligence by hotel and security staff.

Kenneka Jenkins, a 19-year-old who was found dead in a hotel freezer in 2017, has resulted in a $10 million settlement for her family.
The lawsuit alleged negligence on the part of the hotel and security staff, claiming they failed to properly review security footage and secure the freezer.
Jenkins' death was ruled an accident caused by hypothermia, with alcohol and her medications for migraines and epilepsy as contributing factors.
The settlement includes $3.7 million for Jenkins' mother, $1.2 million and $1.5 million for other family members, and $3.5 million for attorney fees.
The case sparked widespread interest and criticism, with many alleging racial bias in the handling of Jenkins' disappearance and death.