MAR MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/
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Executive Summary
The court granted Marriott's motion to dismiss a premises liability lawsuit arising from a guest's slip-and-fall at a resort in Thailand, ruling that the court lacks personal jurisdiction over Marriott in Illinois. The decision removes a low-probability litigation risk with no material financial exposure, as the case was dismissed without prejudice and the plaintiff would need to refile in a proper jurisdiction.
Court Ruling Details
Actionable Insight
This ruling is a routine procedural win for Marriott with no material financial impact. The case was dismissed without prejudice, so the plaintiff may refile in a jurisdiction where personal jurisdiction exists (e.g., Thailand or possibly Maryland, Marriott's headquarters state). Monitor for any refiling, but the underlying claim is a standard premises liability case with trivial exposure relative to Marriott's $98.6B market cap.
Key Facts
- The court granted Marriott's motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction under Rule 12(b)(2).
- The case involved a slip-and-fall injury at the Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa in Thailand.
- Plaintiff Alan Cummings is an Illinois resident who booked the resort through Marriott's website and Bonvoy program.
- The court found Marriott's website and rewards program did not constitute purposeful availment of Illinois as a forum.
- The dismissal is without prejudice, meaning the plaintiff could potentially refile in a jurisdiction with proper personal jurisdiction over Marriott.
- The court did not address Marriott's alternative motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim under Rule 12(b)(6).
Financial Impact
No damages were awarded or sought in this ruling. The case was dismissed on jurisdictional grounds before any merits determination.
Risk Factors
- Plaintiff may refile the case in a jurisdiction with proper personal jurisdiction over Marriott, such as Maryland (headquarters) or Thailand.
- The ruling does not address the merits of the premises liability claim, so the underlying factual dispute remains unresolved.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 court opinion from CourtListener.
| Document | Accession Number |
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| COURT-RULING Data (Synthetic) | court-3fs6h8ez-MAR |
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