Hilton Hotel Room Rates
Allegations: Failing to include the “destination fees,” “resort fees,” and other similar charges in advertised room rates
In July 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Hilton Worldwide Holdings for allegedly operating a bait and switch pricing scheme by deceptively advertising low prices for its hotel rooms during the booking process but then increasing the room rate charged when guests check out of the hotel. (Jesse et al v. Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Case No. 19-cv-4713, N. D. IL.)
Allegations: Failing to include the “destination fees,” “resort fees,” and other similar charges in advertised room rates
November 2017: Plaintiffs withdrew the motion for preliminary approval. October 2017: A federal judge ordered the named plaintiff to provide more information about the proposed settlement agreement, including the value…
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