Navy SEAL Rob O"Neill sues Texas hotel over career incident

Rob O'Neill, a former Navy SEAL known for killing Usama Bin Laden, has filed a lawsuit against the Omni Hotel in Frisco, Texas, following an incident in August 2023. O'Neill was accused of assaulting a security guard and using a racial slur, allegations he strongly denies. He claims these accusations have severely impacted his speaking career, which previously involved giving up to 300 speeches a year. O'Neill argues that the security guard, Johnny Lee Loomis, had a questionable history and should not have been employed by the hotel. In his lawsuit, O'Neill asserts that Loomis made false statements about the incident, which he believes were motivated by a desire to harm his reputation. He highlights that Loomis lacked the proper security credentials and had a history of violence and misconduct. O'Neill's legal action seeks compensatory and punitive damages for negligent hiring and supervision by the hotel, as well as for the false allegations made against him. O'Neill expressed his frustration over the situation, stating that the incident has tarnished his reputation and affected how his family is perceived. He emphasized the importance of restoring his name and the way his family is treated in light of the allegations. The former Navy SEAL has been contemplating this legal action for a year, feeling compelled to speak out against the accusations. The Omni Hotel has stated that their security staff followed appropriate protocols during the incident and has declined to provide further comments. O'Neill's lawsuit aims to clear his name and address the consequences of the alleged false accusations that have impacted his professional life.