City of Rome, Georgia et al v. Hotels.Com, L. P. et al
Case Number:
4:05-cv-00249
Court:
Nature of Suit:
Multi Party Litigation:
Class Action
Judge:
Firms
- Alston & Bird
- Bingham McCutchen
- Bradley Arant
- Brinson Askew
- FordHarrison
- Jones Day
- Katten Muchin
- Kelly Hart
- Morgan Lewis
- Murray & Murray
- Skadden Arps
- Watson Spence
Companies
Sectors & Industries:
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August 08, 2012
Ga. Judge Won't Revive Class Suit Against Travel Websites
A Georgia federal judge on Wednesday rejected a group of 259 cities' request to reconsider a July order directing Expedia Inc. and other online travel companies to remit only certain taxes associated with room rentals in a class action accusing the companies of local tax evasion.
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July 10, 2012
Ga. Judge Says Travel Websites Can't Be Taxed As Innkeepers
A Georgia federal judge on Monday directed a group of online travel companies including Expedia Inc. to remit taxes to 259 cities based on the retail price of rooms booked since May 16, 2011, dismissing all other claims in a class action alleging local tax evasion.
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June 05, 2012
Ga. Cities, Travel Websites Reach Deal In Tax Evasion Suit
A Georgia federal judge on Tuesday approved a partial settlement trimming claims from a class suit in which 259 Georgia cities and counties accuse online travel companies Expedia Inc., Orbitz Worldwide, Inc., Priceline.com Inc. and others of dodging local taxes through contracts with hotels.
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March 22, 2011
Ga. Cities Win Class Cert. In Hotel Tax Evasion Suit
A federal judge on Monday certified a class of 259 Georgia cities and counties in a suit accusing online travel companies including Expedia Inc., Orbitz Worldwide Inc. and Priceline.com Inc. of dodging local taxes through contracts with hotels.