FDD Items 3 & 4 · 2026 filing

ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham litigation history

What ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham disclosed about lawsuits, arbitrations and bankruptcy in the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 3 lists the material legal actions a franchisor must report; Item 4 covers bankruptcy. This is the franchisor's own disclosure, not a court record, and not legal advice.

Items 3 (litigation) & 4 (bankruptcy) at a glance

What the filing discloses

Cases disclosed: 13; Item 3, as counted in the filing

Largest settlement, franchisor's own cases: None stated

Bankruptcy (Item 4): None; Franchisor, parent, predecessor or officer

Filing year: 2026; Disclosures cover the prior ten years

Extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document

Item 3: litigation

No pending or resolved litigation against the franchisor itself. Multiple pending class actions against parent WHR and affiliates involving hotel price-fixing allegations (IDeaS revenue management software), misleading fee allegations in Canada, and other matters. Several resolved cases settled or dismissed.

Item 3 (litigation) · 13 matters disclosed · 9 pending listed

Litigation cases

Parent, affiliates, master franchisor and subfranchisor

Pending (9)

Benoit v. Integrated Decision and Systems Inc. et al.
pending
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (ultimate parent) and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Canada, Inc. (affiliate) · filed 2026 · Cour Superieure du Quebec · 200-06-000274-251
“… (Cour Supérieure du Québec, Case No. 200-06- 000274-251). In January 2026, Patrick Benoit filed a proposed class action against SAS Institute (Canada),”Page 20 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Beard Real Estate Holding Two, LLC v. Travelodge Hotels, Inc. and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Inc.
pending
Brought by a franchisee · Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (ultimate parent) and Travelodge Hotels, Inc. (Lodging Affiliate) · filed 2025-08-04 · Circuit Court of Chicot County, Arkansas, Civil Division · 09-cv-25-119
“Case No. 09-cv-25-119). On August 4, 2025, Plaintiff filed suit against Travelodge Hotels, Inc. and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (the “Wyndham Entities”) alleging breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, promissory estoppel, fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation, and unjust enrichment.”Page 21 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Jantunen v. SAS Institute (Canada) Inc., et al.
pending
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (ultimate parent) and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Canada, Inc. (affiliate) · filed 2025-12-05 · Supreme Court of British Columbia · VLC-S-S-259245
“… (Supreme Court of British Columbia, Case No. VLC-S-S- 259245). On December 5, 2025, Evelyn Jantunen and John Jantunen sued SAS Institute (Canada),”Page 20 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Proulx et al. v. Orsini Bros. Inns Inc. et al.
pending
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (ultimate parent, removed by the December 3, 2025 amendment), Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Canada, Inc. and Wyndham Hotel Group Canada, ULC (affiliates) · filed 2025-07-08 · Ontario Superior Court of Justice · CV-25-00000000-00CP
“… (Ontario Superior Court of Justice, CV-25-00000000-00CP). On July 8, 2025, plaintiffs Patrick Proulx, Gordon Vanwestern, Boris Susac, and John Martin filed a proposed class action against Carmelo Niagara Company LTD.”Page 21 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Tumas Raju Patel and Kalpesh Solanki v. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Inc., Wyndham Hotel Group, and Super 8 Worldwide, Inc.
pending
Brought by a franchisee · Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (ultimate parent), Wyndham Hotel Group (direct parent) and Super 8 Worldwide, Inc. (Lodging Affiliate) · filed 2025-12-02 · United States District Court, Central District of California · CV25-03815
“Case No. CV25- 03815). On December 2, 2025, Plaintiffs filed suit against Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Inc., Wyndham Hotel Group, and Super 8 Worldwide, Inc. (the “Wyndham Entities”) alleging that the Wyndham Entities (1) violated California law, including the Business and Professions Code and the California Franchise Relations Act”Page 21 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Hanson Dai, et al. v. SAS Institute, Inc., et al.
pending
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. · filed 2024-04-26 · United States District Court, Northern District of California · 4:24-cv-02537
“… (United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 4:24-cv-02537). On April 26, 2024, Plaintiffs Hanson Dai, Max Chiswick, Adolph Robles, Steven”Page 23 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
In Re Extended Stay Hotel Antitrust Litigation
pending
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. · filed 2024-07-24 · United States District Court, Northern District of California · 4:24-cv-09060-JSW
“… (United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 4:24- cv-09060-JSW). On July 24, 2024, Plaintiffs Andy Au, Karen Austin, Mignon”Page 22 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC, TMH Worldwide, LLC, Travelodge Hotels, Inc, and Baymont Franchise Systems, Inc. v. LuxUrban Hotels, Inc., LuxUrban RE Holdings LLC, CorpHousing RSL LLC, and Brian Ferdinand
pending
Brought against a franchisee · Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC (the franchisor's direct parent) with TMH Worldwide, LLC, Travelodge Hotels, Inc. and Baymont Franchise Systems, Inc. (Lodging Affiliates), as plaintiffs · filed 2024 · The Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County · MRS-L-000977-24
“Case No. MRS-L-000977-24). On May 16, 2024, as amended on November 14, 2024, Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC, TMH Worldwide, LLC, Travelodge Hotels, Inc., and Baymont Franchise Systems, Inc. filed suit against defendants for breach of contract seeking recurring fees, liquidated damages, outstanding balance of various development incentive notes, interest,”Page 22 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Norma Knuth v. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, et al.
pending
Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC (the franchisor's direct parent), Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (former parent) and the Lodging Affiliates Days Inns Worldwide, Ramada Worldwide, Super 8 Worldwide, Travelodge · filed 2014-12-05 · Court of Queen's Bench for Saskatchewan, Judicial Centre of Regina · QBG-2650/2014
“… (Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan, Judicial Centre of Regina, QBG-2650/2014). On December 5, 2014, Plaintiff Norma Knuth filed a class action suit as a representative of all”Page 23 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

Concluded (4)

Jay Brodsky v. Hilton Worldwide Inc., et al.
settled
Wyndham Hotels (the filing names only 'Wyndham Hotels' among numerous hotel industry companies) · filed 2018-08-20 · United States District Court for the District of New Jersey · 2:18-cv-13045-KM-JBC
“… (United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Case 2:18-cv-13045-KM-JBC). On August 20, 2018, plaintiff Jay Brodsky filed an individual lawsuit against numerous hotel industry companies”Page 24 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Outcome: “Defendants jointly settled for $7,000 payment ($1,400 as to Wyndham Hotels) to Mr. Brodsky on February 22, 2019, resulting in a dismissal of the action”
Thomas Luca, Jr. v. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, et al.
settled
Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC (the franchisor's direct parent), Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc. · filed 2016-06-06 · United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania · 2:16-cv-00746-MRH
“… (United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Case 2:16-cv-00746-MRH). On June 6, 2016, Plaintiff Thomas Luca, Jr. filed a class action lawsuit against defendants Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC,”Page 23 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Outcome: “Wyndham Hotel Group and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC entered into a settlement agreement with Plaintiff whereby a class was certified for settlement purposes and eligible class members will receive either $22 or 2,200 Wyndham Rewards points, and Wyndham will make certain display changes. The Court granted preliminary approval on October 18, 2019, and granted final approval on February 24, 2020.” (page 24)
FTC v. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, et al.
settled
Government or regulatory action · Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC (the franchisor's direct parent), Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc. · filed 2012-06-26 · United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (filed in the District of Arizona) · 13-cv-1887 (ES)(JAD)
“… (United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Case No. 13-cv-1887 (ES)(JAD)). On June 26, 2012, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission”Page 24 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Outcome: “The parties settled the case by executing a Stipulated Order for Injunction, which does not hold the Wyndham Entities liable for any violations, nor require it to pay any monetary relief. The Court entered the Order and dismissed the case with prejudice on December 11, 2015.” (page 25)
Joyce Roberts, individually and on behalf of classes of similarly situated individuals v. Wyndham International, Inc., Wyndham Worldwide Operations, Inc., Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC & Does 1-10
settled
Brought by a third party · Wyndham International, Inc., Wyndham Worldwide Operations, Inc. and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC · filed 2012-07-17 · Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Cruz (removed to the United States District Court, Northern District of California) · RG 12639589
“Joyce Roberts, individually and on behalf of classes of similarly situated individuals v. Wyndham International, Inc., Wyndham Worldwide Operations, Inc., Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC & Does 1- 10 (Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Cruz (RG 12639589). On July 17, 2012, a purported class action complaint was filed against Wyndham International, Inc.,”Page 24 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Outcome: “The parties reached a settlement before the class certification motion hearing took place, which had been scheduled for September 1, 2015, and thereafter executed a settlement agreement. The Court granted final approval of the settlement and entered an order on the same, dismissing the lawsuit, on October 27, 2016.”

Item 3 lists the litigation the franchisor must disclose; a matter against a parent, an affiliate or a named officer is not a matter against the franchisor, and pending claims are allegations, not findings.

Disclosure signals that moved the score

How this shows up in the verdict

Multiple active class action litigations (price-fixing, misleading fees, privacy violations, antitrust) expose franchisees to brand reputation and potential liability
Litigation where franchisor is plaintiff (LuxUrban breach of contract) suggests franchisor-franchisee relationship tension

The verdict grade is FranchiseVerdict's editorial assessment across SBA loan performance, unit growth, revenue and disclosure signals. It is not investment advice.

Before you weigh a lawsuit

How to read Item 3

A franchisor must disclose pending actions and any material civil action involving the franchise relationship, plus convictions or civil judgments for fraud, unfair or deceptive practices, or franchise-law violations, going back ten years. A case the franchisor brought against a franchisee counts too. Item 3 does not include every dispute: settled claims below the materiality line and matters resolved in private arbitration can be absent.

Questions worth asking current and former franchisees, using the contact list in Item 20:

Were you, or anyone you know in the system, party to a dispute with the franchisor?
Was it resolved by settlement, arbitration or a court, and on what terms?
Has the number of disputes gone up or down since you signed?

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