Lxr litigation history

The franchisor

Pending (2)

• Bow Hospitality LLC v. Hilton Franchise Holding LLC

  pending

  Brought by a franchisee · filed 2025-01-24 · Superior Court of Kent County, Rhode Island · KC-2025-1291

  “… (Superior Court of Kent County, Rhode Island), Case No. KC-2025-1291. On January 24, 2025, the plaintiff filed suit against us alleging breach of contract and breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing under the Rhode Island Dealership Act”Page 19 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “We intend to vigorously defend our interests in this matter.”

• In re: 177 BFP, LLC

  pending

  Brought against a franchisee · filed 2025-08-14 · US Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Penn. · 25-13225-amc

  “… (US Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Penn., Case No. 25-13225-amc). On August 14, 2025, we filed a petition in this Chapter 7 bankruptcy action to collect an unpaid judgment against a former Embassy Suites franchisee for amounts past due, liquidated damages, and attorneys’ fees.”Page 23 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “The Court appointed a trustee on October 7, 2025 and a meeting of the creditors is scheduled for April 8, 2026.”

Concluded (4)

• AAAA Property Partners LLC v. Hilton Franchise Holding LLC

  dismissed

  Brought by a franchisee · filed 2025-01-24 · M.D. Fla. · 6:25-cv-00132-CEM-RMN

  “… (M.D. Fla. Case No. 6:25-cv-00132- CEM-RMN). On January 24, 2025, the plaintiff filed suit against us in Orange County, Florida (Filing No. 215324302) alleging breach of contract arising in connection with our termination of plaintiff’s franchise for the Hilton Garden Inn Orlando I-4 Millenia Boulevard Mall.”Page 21 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “The parties resolved the case on March 5, 2025 by agreeing to terminate the Franchise Agreement as of January 27, 2025, and the plaintiff agreed to dismiss the lawsuit and sell the property within 150 days. We also agreed not to enforce the former franchisee’s post-termination obligations, including the payment of liquidated damages.”

• Hilton Franchise Holding LLC v. Empower Metro Center LLC

  settled

  Brought against a franchisee · filed 2025-02-28 · Cir. Ct. of Fairfax County, Virginia · CL-2025-0003051

  “… (Cir. Ct. of Fairfax County, Virginia, Case No. CL-2025-0003051). On February 28, 2025, we filed a complaint against a former Hampton brand franchisee for damages and fees arising from the early termination of the franchise agreement for failure to commence or complete the construction of the hotel.”Page 23 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “On January 14, 2026, the parties agreed to a settlement that was favorable to us and we agreed to dismiss the case.”

• Hilton Franchise Holding LLC v. Portland Hotel Ownership, et al.

  settled

  Brought against a franchisee · filed 2020-09-17 · Fairfax County Circuit Court · 2020-14233

  “… (Fairfax County Circuit Court, Case Number, Case Number 2020-14233). On September 17, 2020, we filed suit against Portland Hotel Ownership, LLC, a former franchisee of a Curio brand hotel, for breach of contract arising from the early termination of the franchise agreement.”Page 22 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “On July 28, 2022, the parties settled this case by agreeing to dismiss all claims and exchange general releases.”

• San Pedro Inn, LP v. Hilton Franchise Holding LLC

  settled

  Brought by a franchisee · filed 2019-08-28 · Superior Court of New Jersey Chancery Division General Equity Part, Union County · UNN-C- 121 19

  “On July 18, 2019, we sent a notice to terminate plaintiff’s franchise for a Hampton hotel for failure to cure a material breach of the franchise agreement. On August 28, 2019, plaintiff filed a complaint alleging wrongful termination under the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act.”Page 22 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “The parties settled the case on September 25, 2020. The parties agreed to dismiss all claims, exchange general releases, and terminate the franchise on April 28, 2021 without the payment of any termination damages or litigation costs by either party.”

Status not stated in the filing (2)

• Hilton Franchise Holding LLC v. ML Plaza Owner LLC

  Brought against a franchisee · filed 2026-02-27 · Cir. Ct. of Fairfax County, Virginia · CL-2026-0003448

  “… (Cir. Ct. of Fairfax County, Virginia), Case No. CL-2026-0003448. On February 27, 2026, we filed a complaint against a former Hilton brand franchisee for amounts past due and liquidated damages arising from the early termination of the franchise agreement for failing to pay monthly fees.”Page 23 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

• Hilton Franchise Holding LLC v. Unique Crowne Hospitality LLC et al.

  Brought against a franchisee · filed 2025-08-25 · E.D. Va. · 1:25-cv-01604-MSN-WEF

  “… (E.D. Va.) Case No. 1:25- cv-01604-MSN-WEF. On August 25, 2025, we filed a complaint against a former DoubleTree brand franchisee and its guarantor for damages and fees arising from the early termination of the franchise agreement for failing to comply with DoubleTree brand standards.”Page 23 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

Parent, affiliates, master franchisor and subfranchisor

Pending (4)

• Hanson Dai v. SAS Institute Inc.

  pending

  Hilton Worldwide (Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., ultimate parent) · filed 2024-04-26 · N.D. Cal. · 4:24-cv-02537

  “… (N.D. Cal.), Civil Case No. 4:24-cv-02537 (Class Action). On April 26, 2024, a putative class action complaint captioned Dai v. SAS Institute Inc., Civil Case No. 4:24-cv-02527, was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California”Page 20 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on August 25, 2025. The hotel defendants filed a motion to dismiss which has been fully briefed and pending before the court since October 20, 2025.”

• In re Extended Stay Hotel Antitrust Litigation

  pending

  Hilton Worldwide (Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., ultimate parent) · filed 2024-07-24 · N.D. Cal. · 4:24-civil-09060

  “… (N.D. Cal.), Civil Case No. 4:24-civil-09060 (Class Action).”Page 19 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “On November 15, 2024, a consolidated amended complaint was filed and the matter transferred to the Northern District of California on December 13, 2024. The hotel defendants filed a motion to dismiss which has been fully briefed and pending before the Court since October 24, 2025.” (page 20)

• Jeanette Portillo, et. al. v. CoStar Group, Inc., et. al.

  pending

  Hilton Worldwide, replaced as defendant by Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc. (the franchisor's direct parent) on April 16, 2024 · filed 2024-02-20 · W.D. Wash. · 2:24-cv-00229

  “… (W.D. Wash.), Civil No. 2:24-cv-00229 (Class Action). On February 20, 2024, plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit against the CoStar Group, Inc. and its subsidiary STR, Inc., together with several hotel companies including Hilton Worldwide.”Page 21 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on September 29, 2025. The hotel defendants filed a motion to dismiss which has been fully briefed and pending before the court since January 6, 2026.”

• Ryan Segal v. Amadeus IT Group, S.A., et. al.

  pending

  Hilton Worldwide, replaced as defendant by Hilton Domestic Operating Company, Inc. (the franchisor's direct parent) on March 25, 2024 · filed 2024-03-01 · N.D. Ill. · 1:24-civil-01783

  “… (N.D. Ill.), Civil No. 1:24-civil-01783 (Class Action). On March 1, 2024, plaintiff filed a class action lawsuit against Amadeus IT Group, S.A., Amadeus Hospitality Americas, Inc., and several hotel companies including Hilton Worldwide.”Page 20 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “On April 28, 2025, Plaintiff filed a third Amended Complaint. The hotel defendants filed a motion to dismiss which has been fully briefed and pending before the court since August 27, 2025.”

Concluded (3)

• State of Texas v. Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc.

  settled

  Government or regulatory action · Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc. ('Hilton', the franchisor's parent per Item 1) · filed 2023-05-23 · District Court of Collin County, Texas · 296-02595-2023

  “… (District Court of Collin County, Texas, CAUSE NO. 296-02595-2023). On May 23, 2023, the plaintiff filed suit against Hilton alleging the violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act in relation to how mandatory guest fees are disclosed to consumers.”Page 21 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “In January 2025, the parties settled the case. Without admitting any fault, Hilton agreed to pay Texas $2.1 million and to disclose, display, and sort guest rooms by their total cost on its hotel reservation websites”

• State of Nebraska v. Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc.

  settled

  Government or regulatory action · Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc. ('Hilton', the franchisor's parent per Item 1) · filed 2019-07-23 · District Court of Lancaster County, Nebraska · D02CI190002366

  “… (District Court of Lancaster County, Nebraska, Case No. D02CI190002366).”Page 21 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “In February 2024, without admitting any fault, Hilton entered into a settlement agreement with Plaintiff and agreed to pay $300,000 and clearly disclose all mandatory fees and the total price for a booking.” (page 22)

• U.S. v. Hilton Hotels Corporation, et al.

  judgment

  Government or regulatory action · Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC), later Hilton Worldwide, Inc. and Park Hotels & Resorts Inc., the franchisor's former parent · filed 1970-05-12 · United States District Court, District of Oregon · 70-310

  “… (United States District Court, District of Oregon, Case No. 70-310). On or about May 12, 1970, the United States filed a civil complaint against HHC (among other defendants), alleging the violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act consisting of engaging in a combination and conspiracy in restraint of trade by giving preferential treatment to hotel suppliers”Page 22 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

  Outcome: “On or about November 29, 1971, pursuant to a stipulation filed October 26, 1971, the court entered a final judgment against HHC enjoining and restraining it” (page 23)