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Case Name (Date)
Bittlingmaier et al. v. West 63 Empire Associates LLC
26-cv-1209, S.D.N.Y.
(Feb. 2026)
Product/Service
The Empire Hotel rooms
Allegations
Failing to adequately disclose a variable Residence Fee in advertised prices
Falsely advertising the cost of hotel rooms before checkout
Status
Pending
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