United States DC Circuit

In an action under the District of Columbia consumer protection statute to challenge the pricing practices of Marriott's Russian hotels, summary judgment for defendant is affirmed in part where the District of Columbia had an insufficient interest in the dispute for its law to apply. However, the judgment is reversed in part where plaintiffs proffered evidence that Marriott was responsible for their loss because it exercised some control over the franchised hotels at issue, including capping the rates they charge for rooms.

Appellate Information

• Decided 05/28/2010
• Published 05/28/2010

Judges

• Before SENTELLE, Chief Judge, and GRIFFITH and KAVANAUGH, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States DC Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Paul D. Cullen Sr. argued the cause for appellants. With him on the briefs was Joyce E. Mayers. Daniel E. Cohen entered an appearance.


• For Appellees:
  
• Charles P. Scheeler argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief were Holly Drumheller Butler, Bruce V. Spiva, and Kathleen R. Hartnett. Benjamin S. Boyd entered an appearance.