Settlement Reached in Marriott’s Robocall Claims vs. ResortCom
U.S. District Judge Anthony Trenga for Eastern Virginia in Alexandria signed an order Thursday (docket 1:21-cv-00610) dismissing with prejudice all of Marriott International’s claims against defendant ResortCom International in Marriott’s robocalling trademark infringement lawsuit. Marriott and ResortCom “reached a mutually…
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agreeable settlement,” and agreed each side will be responsible for its own fees and costs, said the stipulation of dismissal that Trenga signed. Marriott and ResortCom engaged in contentious debate in recent weeks over ResortCom’s dual motions to dismiss and for summary judgment (see 2301180021). Marriott alleged ResortCom knew for years its clients were unlawfully posing as Marriott telemarketers but continued giving them essential support services. ResortCom countered that Marriott couldn’t meet the burden of proving its clients violated the FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule, as Marriott had alleged.