Q: Falsely accused at hotel party, child traumatized, refund withheld.
I hosted a birthday party for my 8-year-old at a Best Western hotel, and the management was aware it was a child's party. During the event, the manager falsely accused us of creating a disturbance, although we were quietly in our room. Despite no noise from our party, we were asked to leave, and the manager called the police, claiming to have been threatened—an accusation that the police found untrue upon arrival. This caused my child to become extremely upset and scared. Additionally, the hotel refused to refund our $250 deposit. I would like to know what legal steps I can take regarding this situation. Can you advise on handling the false accusations, the impact on my child, and the refund issue?
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