Marriott International Secures Legal Victory Against Fraudulent Robocall Operators

Marriott International, Inc. | October 4, 2024

In a significant legal victory, Marriott International, Inc. (Marriott) has successfully concluded a lawsuit in federal court in Virginia against perpetrators responsible for tens of millions of illegal and fraudulent robocalls to consumers, misusing the Marriott name and the names of its portfolio of brands.  Marriott initially filed the case as a “John Doe” lawsuit in May 2021, against anonymous bad actors who were exploiting Marriott’s brands for their own commercial gain and violating both state and federal laws. The entities behind these unlawful robocalls persuaded consumers to purchase vacation and timeshare promotions, false...