Bed Bug Litigation

Why File a Bed Bug Lawsuit?

Bed bug infestations can be more than a nuisance, they can lead to physical harm, emotional distress, lost wages, and property damage. Many people are unaware that victims of bed bug infestations may be eligible for compensation due to physical, emotional, and property damages. When an infestation results from someone else’s negligence or failure to maintain safe, habitable premises, you may have legal rights to pursue a bed bug lawsuit.

Some notable bed bug lawsuits include one where, a 69 year old woman from Maryland was awarded $800,000 ($650,000 of which was in punitive damages) in a lawsuit against her apartment for failure to remedy a bed bug infestation. In a more recent lawsuit in 2025, two guests staying a motel in California were awarded $2 million ($1 million of which was in punitive damages) after being attacked by bed bugs from a single night’s stay.

Bed Bug Lawsuits

Bed bug lawsuit typically fall into one of two categories:

  1. Premise Liability – In a premise liability case, the bed bug lawsuit revolves around a property owner or manager failing to maintain sanitary conditions of a property or failing to take care of an infestation. These types of lawsuits can take place a number of locations including hotels, motels, Airbnbs, or rental properties.
  2. Product Liability – A product liability claim involves a consumer purchasing a product that is currently infested with bed bugs such as a mattress or furniture. In this case the manufacturer or retailer is the party held liable in the lawsuit.

 

Evidence You Need to Support Your Case

Strong documentation is vital for bed bug litigation:

  • Photographs and videos of the infestation, bites, and affected areas.

  • Medical records showing treatment for bites, infections, or reactions.

  • Invoices for extermination, replacement of infested belongings, and related expenses.

  • Communication records with landlords, property managers, hotel staff, or vendors.

  • Pest control inspection reports or expert testimony documenting the severity and cause.

 

Types of Compensation

Victims of bed bug infestations may be eligible for various forms of compensation, including:

  • Medical expenses for treatment of bites and complications.

  • Property damage and loss including furniture, clothing, and extermination costs.

  • Lost wages if time off work was necessary.

  • Pain and suffering for physical and emotional distress.

  • Punitive damages in cases of egregious conduct.

Think you have a bed bug case? Michael Alan Siddons can help!

If you believe you have a case, acting promptly is critical. Statutes of limitations vary by state and may limit the time you have to file a claim. Early consultation with an attorney experienced with bed bug litigation can help preserve evidence, identify liable parties, and pursue the full compensation you deserve.

Call our law firm at 610-255-7500 today!