Correct. Change the facts a little, -- what if the hotel were not associated with Marriott and simply went out of business. Would the hotel (its former owner, really) have any obligation to you?


Well, let's start with "technically". I always smile when I hear someone say that a lawsuit was won or lost "on a technicality". Technicality being, of course, a provision in the law. Yes, lawsuits are won and lost based on laws.

And not almost any reason, -- anyone can file a lawsuit for any reason in the U.S. If your lawsuit is found to be frivolous, you may be penalized after it's resolved. If you file frivolous lawsuits repeatedly, a court may require you to seek court permission before you file another legal action. But other than frivolous actions, anyone can sue for anything. The right to seek redress through the justice system is fundamental in the U.S.