Barahona Fire Litigation

About the Case

The Barahona fire was a catastrophic event that claimed four lives at a short-term rental property booked through Expedia. Farrah Law is pursuing wrongful death and negligence claims on behalf of the victims' families, arguing that the platform bears responsibility for the safety of properties listed and transacted through its services.

The litigation raises important questions about the liability of online rental platforms when properties they facilitate fail to meet basic safety standards. Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly featured the case as part of its coverage of emerging platform-liability law in the Commonwealth.

Albert Farrah and the Farrah Law team are committed to securing justice for the Barahona families and establishing accountability for rental platforms operating in Massachusetts.