Thomas Luca Jr., individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Wyndham Hotel Group LLC, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts LLC
Published: Mar. 13, 2020 | Result Date: Oct. 15, 2019 |Case number: USDC Pennsylvania: 2:16-cv-00746-MRH Settlement – $6,000,000
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Gary F. Lynch
(Carlson, Lynch, Sweet, Kilpela & Carpenter LLP)
Jamisen A. Etzel
(Carlson Lynch LLP)
Joseph P. Guglielmo
(Scott Scott Attorneys at Law LLP)
Erin G. Comite
(Scott Scott Attorneys at Law LLP )
Carey Alexander
(Scott Scott Attorneys at Law LLP )
Defendant
K. Winn Allen
(Kirkland & Ellis LLP)
Ronald K. Anguas Jr.
(Kirkland & Ellis LLP)
Zachary A. Avallone
(Kirkland & Ellis LLP)
Facts
Plaintiff Thomas Luca Jr. filed suit against Wyndham Hotel Group LLC and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts LLC, that involved alleged deceptive resort fees hotel guests were subjected to when booking through the Wyndham website.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended he and other consumers were charged deceptive resort fees because those resort fees did not cover any amenities or services. Plaintiff contended the fees were arbitrary amounts that the hotel deducted from room rate prices, which allowed the hotel operator to advertise the nightly room rate lower than it actually was at his discretion.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied the contentions.
Result
The parties agreed to a settlement and under the agreement, Wyndham agreed to pay $6 million. Further consumers could collect a cash payment of $22 or 2,200 Wyndham Rewards Points.
Other Information
JUDGE: Hon. Mark R. Hornak.
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