Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – Guests staying at a Myrtle Beach hotel say they were repeatedly bitten by bed bugs over several months, prompting a lawsuit filed this week in Horry County. According to court records cited by The Sun News, the case alleges that hotel management failed to address a known infestation, resulting in physical injuries and emotional distress for multiple residents.
Lawsuit Details Prolonged Exposure at Oceanfront Motel
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Horry County, names the Diplomat Motel, located at 608 North Ocean Boulevard, as the defendant. Two adult Horry County residents and four minor children were living at the hotel between January 17, 2025, and April 24, 2025, when they began noticing bed bug bites, according to the complaint.
The filing states that the victims were bitten while sleeping and later discovered bed bugs present in mattresses, bedding, and carpeting throughout their living space.
Guests Say Management Was Notified
According to the lawsuit, the residents alerted hotel management about the bed bug problem after noticing the bites. Despite these complaints, the infestation allegedly continued.
Attempts by The Sun News to reach the hotel for comment were unsuccessful. A phone call placed Friday went unanswered and did not connect to a voicemail system.
Claims of Negligence and Emotional Distress
The lawsuit argues that the motel either knew or should have known about the infestation and failed to properly inspect or treat the premises before guests were harmed…