Virgin Hotels has asked a Dallas court to require three women who accuse developer Bill Hutchinson of sexual assault to be publicly named. The women are currently identified by pseudonyms in a lawsuit filed in 2021, which also names Hutchinson’s company Dunhill Partners and Virgin Hotels as defendants.
Hutchinson, known for his role on the reality show “Marrying Millions” and for developing the Virgin Hotel Dallas, was accused by three women of sexual assault and battery. In 2021, he was arrested twice on separate sexual assault charges involving a minor.
The lawsuit claims that both Dunhill Partners and Virgin Hotels were negligent because they allegedly knew Hutchinson used the hotel and nearby apartments owned by Dunhill to meet young women. Hutchinson has denied these allegations. In a 2024 filing, he described the suit as “a frivolous ‘shakedown’ lawsuit filed by two former girlfriends and another woman who seek to turn consensual relationships and actions into payday.”
Virgin Hotels responded in 2025 that it had no duty to the accusers and no knowledge of any risk posed by Hutchinson.
Last week, Virgin Hotels requested that the court modify an existing protective order so that the accusers would have to use their real names. The company argued that allowing them to proceed under pseudonyms enables them “to anonymously prosecute salacious claims.” The filing also stated that using numbers for Jane Doe plaintiffs suggests more accusers exist than actually do.
A source familiar with the case said there are no additional accusers in this particular suit, but Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 3, and Jane Doe 4 are among at least five women who have accused Hutchinson of sexual misconduct overall.
Michelle Simpson Tuegel, attorney for the accusers, criticized Virgin Hotels’ move: “a desperate late-stage tactic from a powerful corporation to scare and further traumatize our clients.” She added: “Defendants have known these plaintiffs’ names for years and have been provided with their extensive personal records.”
According to court documents, Jane Doe 1 alleges she was assaulted while seeking career advice from Hutchinson at Virgin Hotel Dallas when she was a college student. She claims he got her intoxicated before taking her across the street to his apartment complex where he forcibly touched her. Jane Doe 3 and Jane Doe 4 claim they were raped multiple times after meeting Hutchinson in their late twenties.
The initial complaint states: “Virgin Hotels’ leadership knew that Hutchinson was a problem, having received direct reports from Virgin Hotels Dallas’ employees and others about Hutchinson’s behavior with women.” It further alleges: “Virgin Hotels’ CEO was aware of the reports before Jane Doe 3 and Jane Doe 4 met Hutchinson,” but asserts no action was taken by various entities associated with Virgin Hotels.
Hutchinson founded Dunhill Partners in 1984. He stepped down as CEO after his arrest but later resumed his position. His company has sold several apartment complexes following these allegations. Despite damage to his reputation within some circles, he continues professional engagements; most recently addressing the Cornell Real Estate Council in Dallas last November.
In related criminal cases from 2021, a grand jury declined to indict him on Dallas charges while he pleaded guilty in California to misdemeanor sexual battery—resulting in mandatory sex offender registration.
The next hearing regarding whether or not to lift anonymity protections is scheduled for February 2nd; trial is set for June 8th.
