FDD Items 3 & 4 · 2026 filing

Wyndham Grand litigation history

What Wyndham Grand 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: 16; 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

One pending case against franchisor (360 Global Venture Group, LLC and Symbian International LLC v. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC) alleging breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and unfair competition regarding payment crediting, marketing assistance, and reservation system access. Franchisor filed cross-complaint for breach of contract and unjust enrichment. One proposed class action pending against parent and affiliates (Benoit v. Integrated Decision and Systems Inc. et al.) alleging price fixing and unfair competition.

Item 3 (litigation) · 16 matters disclosed · 10 pending listed

Litigation cases

The franchisor and its predecessor

Pending (1)

360 Global Venture Group, LLC and Symbian International LLC v. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC
pending
Brought by a franchisee · filed 2025-04-23 · Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Clara · 25CV464306
“… (Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Clara;”Page 21 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

Concluded (5)

Wyndham Hotel Group Canada, ULC and Wyndham Franchisor, LLC v. Avonos Airport, LTD and Stephen Ewaskiw
settled
Brought against a franchisee · filed 2023-07-13 · The Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County · MRS-L-001219-23
“… (The Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County, Case No. MRS-L-001219-23).”Page 24 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Outcome: “The parties reached a settlement in May 2025 wherein defendants dismissed their Counterclaims and paid Wyndham Hotel Group Canada, ULC and Wingate Inns International, Inc. a lump sum settlement.”
Thomas Luca, Jr. v. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, et al.
settled
Brought by a third party · Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC (our predecessor) · 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).”Page 24 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Outcome: “granted final approval on February 24, 2020. Ronald Robinson v. Wingate Inns International, Inc. and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC (United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Civil Action No. 2:13-cv-2468 (CCC)).” (page 25)
Ronald Robinson v. Wingate Inns International, Inc. and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC
settled
Brought by a franchisee · Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC (our predecessor) · filed 2013-04-17 · United States District Court for the District of New Jersey · 2:13-cv-2468 (CCC)
“… (United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Civil Action No. 2:13-cv-2468 (CCC)).”Page 25 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
FTC v. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, et al.
dismissed
Government or regulatory action · Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC (our predecessor) · filed 2012-06-26 · United States District Court for the District of New Jersey · 13-cv-1887 (ES)(JAD)
“… (United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Case No. 13-cv-1887 (ES)(JAD)).”Page 26 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
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 Hotels and Resorts, LLC (our predecessor) · filed 2012-07-17 · Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Cruz · RG 12639589
“… (Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Cruz (RG 12639589).”Page 25 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Outcome: “The Court granted final approval of the settlement and entered an order on the same, dismissing the lawsuit, on October 27, 2016.” (page 26)

Parent, affiliates, master franchisor and subfranchisor

Pending (9)

Benoit v. Integrated Decision and Systems Inc. et al.
pending
Brought by a third party · Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (ultimate parent) and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Canada, Inc. · 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), Inc., SAS Institute Inc., Integrated Decisions and”Page 21 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 · Travelodge Hotels, Inc. (affiliate) and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (ultimate parent) · filed 2025-08-04 · Circuit Court of Chicot County, Arkansas, Civil Division · 09-cv-25-119
“… (Circuit Court of Chicot County, Arkansas, Civil Division;”Page 22 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Jantunen v. SAS Institute (Canada) Inc., et al.
pending
Brought by a third party · Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (ultimate parent) and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Canada, Inc. · 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), Inc., SAS Institute Inc., Integrated Decisions and Systems, Inc”Page 21 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Proulx et al. v. Orsini Bros. Inns Inc. et al.
pending
Brought by a third party · Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (ultimate parent, later removed), Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Canada, Inc., Wyndham Hotel Group Canada, ULC · 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”Page 22 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., Wyndham Hotel Group, Super 8 Worldwide, Inc. · filed 2025-12-02 · United States District Court, Central District of California · CV25- 03815
“… (United States District Court, Central District of California;”Page 22 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Hanson Dai, et al. v. SAS Institute, Inc., et al.
pending
Brought by a third party · Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (ultimate parent) · 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).”Page 23 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
In Re Extended Stay Hotel Antitrust Litigation
pending
Brought by a third party · Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (ultimate parent) · 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).”Page 23 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 (intermediate parent) and affiliate franchisors · filed 2024-05-16 · The Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County · MRS-L-000977-24
“… (The Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County, Case No. MRS-L-000977-24).”Page 22 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3
Norma Knuth v. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, et al.
pending
Brought by a third party · Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC and affiliate brand franchisors · 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).”Page 24 of the 2026 FDD, Item 3

Concluded (1)

Jay Brodsky v. Hilton Worldwide Inc., et al.
settled
Brought by a third party · "Wyndham Hotels" · 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).”Page 26 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.”

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

16 litigation matters incl. antitrust class actions and a RICO/discrimination claim
No bankruptcy, no going-concern, audited, Item 19 disclosed

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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