Westgate Hit with $1 Million Lawsuit November 23, 2008
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, General, News & Events, RCI, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized, Westgate Timeshares , trackbackAfter nearly a three-week jury trial, Westgate Park City Resort & Spa has been sued for $1million in punitive damages. A Consumer Protection Group, created specifically to sue Westgate Resorts, did just that on behalf of nearly 30 Utah residents. A court in Utah County found the Florida-based timeshare firm guilty of attracting people to its resort using travel vouchers that were too difficult to redeem.
At BuyATimeshare.com we feel it is these types of unethical practices that add to the already negative reputation that timeshare is just beginning to escape. This kind of selling tactic has long been red-flagged as a scam in the timeshare resale industry. Customers of BuyATimeshare.com are always cautioned to avoid such companies. Never take bait!
Lawyer Scot Boyd, representing the plaintiff in this case explains that in exchange for touring Westgate’s new spa, the company promised free California trips including airfare and lodging for two. “They weren’t telling people they were getting a voucher, they were telling them they were getting an Anaheim trip.†Westgate will appeal a final civil judgment Boyd added.
“For all timeshares, they have to get bodies through the door so they can do the sales. Now how different companies choose to get people through the door may tell you who’s reputable and who’s not so reputable in the industry, said Boyd.â€
Timesharing has proven to be very valuable to millions of vacation-goers. Unfortunately, the more people that buy from the developers, the more dastardly tactics companies will attempt to use. If you are genuinely interested in buying a timeshare, and you do not want to worry about sales pressure, hidden fees and underhanded sales tricks, BuyATimeshare.com is the answer to all of your timeshare needs.
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