$10M Settlement Reached in Hotel Freezer Death of Chicago Teen
The family of Kenneka Jenkins, a Chicago woman who died after becoming locked in a hotel freezer, has reached a $10 million legal settlement. Jenkins' mother will receive about $3.7 million, while other family members will receive $1.2 million and $1.5 million. The settlement also includes $3.5 million for attorney fees and $6,000 for funeral costs. Jenkins' death was determined to be accidental, with alcohol intoxication and drug use as contributing factors. The lawsuit alleged negligence on the part of the hotel, security company, and restaurant for failing to secure the freezer and conduct a proper search.