Were you a victim ?
Mar 20, 2018, 10:37 pm
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Were you a victim ?
Class Action filed against, among others, Marriott
https://www.eturbonews.com/180714/co...tt-and-wyndham
https://www.eturbonews.com/180714/co...tt-and-wyndham
Mar 20, 2018, 10:56 pm
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Until the lawsuit is settled, nobody is a victim.
The way this is described, it's appears to be a very stupid attempt for some class-action attornies to get millions of undeserved dollars. They're claiming when someone specifically searches for a given brand, the fact that other brands don't show up is somehow a problem? Personally, I'd be pissed if other brands did show up, because that's not what I searched for.
I hode these lawyers get hit with massive court fees.
The way this is described, it's appears to be a very stupid attempt for some class-action attornies to get millions of undeserved dollars. They're claiming when someone specifically searches for a given brand, the fact that other brands don't show up is somehow a problem? Personally, I'd be pissed if other brands did show up, because that's not what I searched for.
I hode these lawyers get hit with massive court fees.
Mar 21, 2018, 12:07 am
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Any Plaintiff in a Civil Suit, whether individually or as a member of a “class” (therefore not including DEC actions) is alleging that they were the “victim” of the Defendants wrongful acts and are demanding financial compensation
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This lawsuit will not survive FRCP 12(b)(6) motion.
Assuming all the allegations are true, there is no direct allegation saying that consumers are harmed because of the agreements. Just because the hotels have been engaging the alleged practice, it does not mean consumers are harmed by the agreements.
In that case, the plaintiff lacks standing to bring suit.
Assuming all the allegations are true, there is no direct allegation saying that consumers are harmed because of the agreements. Just because the hotels have been engaging the alleged practice, it does not mean consumers are harmed by the agreements.
In that case, the plaintiff lacks standing to bring suit.
Mar 21, 2018, 5:36 am
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This lawsuit will not survive FRCP 12(b)(6) motion.
Assuming all the allegations are true, there is no direct allegation saying that consumers are harmed because of the agreements. Just because the hotels have been engaging the alleged practice, it does not mean consumers are harmed by the agreements.
In that case, the plaintiff lacks standing to bring suit.
Assuming all the allegations are true, there is no direct allegation saying that consumers are harmed because of the agreements. Just because the hotels have been engaging the alleged practice, it does not mean consumers are harmed by the agreements.
In that case, the plaintiff lacks standing to bring suit.
Mar 21, 2018, 8:25 am
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No more than filing a lawsuit "uncovers" an anti-trust scheme, as claimed in the (poorly written) article.
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Specifically, taking the allegations as true, the lawyers need to prove that the said agreements actually impacted the hotel prices, which I don't see the nexus.
Perhaps someone sees that?
Mar 21, 2018, 6:44 pm
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Besides - having standing doesn't mean a decision that damages occurred/a party was a victim. That's what the entire trial is for. Do you believe that having standing and then losing the trial/no damages means you're still a "victim"?
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Not sure what difference it will make. Assuming the class is certified, the defendant will settle, attorneys will get at least a couple hundred $K, and the "class" will each get a coupon for something like 15 cents off of your next purchase of $375 or more.
Remember the GM pickups lawsuit back in the 90's? I had one of the affected trucks. As a member of the class, I was awarded a $200 discount on the purchase of a new GM pickup (which as I recall was $25k$30K at the time).
Remember the GM pickups lawsuit back in the 90's? I had one of the affected trucks. As a member of the class, I was awarded a $200 discount on the purchase of a new GM pickup (which as I recall was $25k$30K at the time).