Airbnb Guest Sues Host and Airbnb Over Extortion Attempt Involving Compromising Photo

The lawsuit alleges the host sent a compromising photo of the guest with another woman to his wife after a dispute over house rules and additional fees.

• After a negative review, an Airbnb host allegedly attempted to extort a guest by sending a compromising photo to his wife.
• The guest, Shawn Mackey, is suing both the host, Pamela Fohler, and Airbnb for privacy invasion, emotional distress, and marital damage.
• The dispute began over additional guest fees and alleged rule violations during Mackey's stay at a Memphis Airbnb.
• Airbnb removed Mackey's review and threatened to terminate his account, further escalating the situation.
• Legal actions include Mackey's lawsuit seeking damages and injunctions, while Airbnb and Fohler have filed motions to compel arbitration and dismiss, respectively.

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