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Guests report getting billed hundreds of dollars for smoking, based on the readings of an "algorithmic" smoke detector. The sensor manufacturer markets its product as a way for hotels to unlock new revenue streams.

See also: https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cobb-county/marietta-hotel-fined-women-hundreds-smoking-they-say-other-activities-tripped-sensors/WPFWFT7INFGOLHR4HSQK7YIOKY/

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[-] HK65@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 weeks ago

This is why it's great to belong to the 90% of the world without credit scores. Something similar happened to me, I just sent the company an email that told them that they bought bad credit after a washing machine manufacturer charged me for an in-warranty repair that they didn't even perform.

Haven't heard from them since.

[-] aidan@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Then they just threaten to take you to court.

[-] HK65@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago

Feel free, it has to be settled in a consumer protection arbitration court, who will by default side with me.

There is basically a "forced arbitration" law in effect, but not toward people who sue the company, but toward the company that would sue people.

[-] aidan@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

It depends if you have the time and/or mental energy for that

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