Overview
- Filed March 12, 2026 in Orange County, the lawsuit stems from a May 12, 2024 incident involving a 10-month-old identified in court records as M.S.
- According to the complaint, the infant found a spoon beneath a bathroom sink, put it in his mouth, then became lethargic and cyanotic before being rushed to an emergency room.
- Toxicology referenced in the filing reported fentanyl exposure, and the parents say the child now requires ongoing developmental monitoring.
- The suit alleges housekeeping and inspection failures at Westgate Vacation Villas Resort and seeks damages for medical costs and emotional distress.
- The case remains in its early stages; Westgate has historically defended its safety record, and analysts say a liability finding could drive hotels to adopt documented “deep sweep” room inspections.