Airbnb Host Faces Lawsuit for Sharing Compromising Photo of Guest

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Shawn Mackey is suing Airbnb and host Pamela Fohler, alleging invasion of privacy and emotional distress after Fohler allegedly sent a security photo of him with another woman to his wife following a failed extortion attempt triggered by a bad review. The lawsuit claims Fohler demanded $960 in fees and penalties for extra guests and breaking house rules, and later sent the compromising image from a bogus email account. Airbnb has filed a motion to compel arbitration, while Fohler has filed a motion to dismiss.
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