Three former employees of the Hilton Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota, filed lawsuits against hotel company after they allegedly witnessed hotel management participating in group sex, in one of the hotel's banquet halls.TwinCities.com: Ex-hilton Worker's Discrimination Lawsuit Alleges Hotel Executives Had an 'orgy' (November 28, 2008) Former restaurant night manager, Deborah Smith, claims upon making the discovery, she turned to walk away and the hotel manager warned her that she would be fired. Smith is seeking at least $50,000 in damages and is suing for harassment.On Point: Deborah Smith vs Hilton Lawsuit
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One lawsuit filed by Deborah Smith of Coon Rapids, Minnesota
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Location of alleged orgy
SkyWater Restaurant and Lounge in the Minneapolis Hilton Hotel
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Smith employed there from April 4, 2006 to December 19, 2007On Point: Deborah Smith vs Hilton Lawsuit
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Claims she was fired after witnessing "upper management" of the Hilton in an orgyOn Point: Deborah Smith vs Hilton Lawsuit
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In the lawsuit she claims the orgy participants were intoxicated and engaging in sexual activity on top of a table
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Claims Beverage Manager James Vennewitz told her she would be fired and "he would make sure of it" after she walked away from the sceneOn Point: Deborah Smith vs Hilton Lawsuit
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Smith complained to the directer of Human ResourcesOn Point: Deborah Smith vs Hilton Lawsuit
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Smith says a "campaign of harassment and retaliation ensued" against her On Point: Deborah Smith vs Hilton Lawsuit
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Smith was fired
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Filed a lawsuit against the Hilton and is seeking $50,000 in damages
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Claims she suffered "emotional distress, physical and mental anguish, bodily injury, physical sickness, pain and suffering, lost income, lost benefits and lost earning capacity, past and future"On Point: Deborah Smith vs Hilton Lawsuit
