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Black Coach Sues Marriott Over Discriminatory Booking Policy

3/28/2026

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LeRon Turner, a Black youth football coach from Dayton, Ohio, filed a federal lawsuit against Marriott.
He booked the TownePlace Suites Beavercreek room for Super Bowl Sunday because of heating issues.
The reservation was canceled when he returned to the hotel.
The manager allegedly told Turner that "you people" were not allowed to stay.
Turner seeks a court declaration against Marriott's local-guest policy and damages, plus employee civil rights training.

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Story summary

LeRon Turner, a Black youth football coach from Dayton, Ohio, filed a federal lawsuit against Marriott.
He booked the TownePlace Suites Beavercreek room for Super Bowl Sunday because of heating issues.
The reservation was canceled when he returned to the hotel.
The manager allegedly told Turner that "you people" were not allowed to stay.
Turner seeks a court declaration against Marriott's local-guest policy and damages, plus employee civil rights training.