Palm Springs Hotel Owner Speaks Out After Catastrophic Loss and Insurance Refusal

Palm Springs Hotel Owner Speaks Out After Catastrophic Loss and Insurance Refusal

David Rios, owner of The Velvet Rope in Palm Springs, shares his personal experience of the car bomb that destroyed his business—only to face the crushing reality that his insurance policy won’t cover a single dollar of the damage. Despite paying thousands monthly, a hidden clause excluded the tragedy under a “terrorism” classification. Now left with shattered doors, broken windows, and a broken heart, Rios is turning to his community for guidan…

In Palm Springs, businesses and residents are in the process of recovering from last Saturday's terrorist attack, when a car exploded near a fertility clinic located on Indian Canyon Road across from Palm Springs Hospital. At the Velvet Rope Hotel, the damage is extensive, and the owner said they are working on repairs without insurance coverage, as there is no terrorism insurance. Meanwhile, the city's mayor says he continues to work with River…