San Antonio La Quinta hotel sued for price gouging during winter storm

Austin, Texas – The Texas Attorney General’s office has filed a lawsuit against a La Quinta hotel in San Antonio over alleged price gushes during last month’s winter storm.

According to a press release, a man, his three daughters and a 101-year-old grandmother have booked two rooms for a one-night stay at La Quinta San Antonio Brooks City Base.

When the family arrived, they told hotel staff they did not know when their electricity would be restored and made plans to extend their stay as possible. On the third day, hotel staff told the family that room rates had nearly tripled, from $ 74 to $ 199 per night, the press release said.

When the family asked why the rates had gone up, the hotel staff told them there was a huge demand for rooms, and if the family didn’t want the rooms, someone else would pay the exorbitant rate, the press release said.

Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed suit against Everyoung Hospitality LLC, d / b / a La Quinta San Antonio Brooks City Base.

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“This gross exploitation of Texans in dire need of shelter during historically low temperatures will not be tolerated,” Paxton said. “Companies seeking to capitalize on this tragic event that left millions of Texans without power or water will be aggressively investigated and prosecuted.”

Texans who believe they have faced a scam or price gouging can call the Attorney General’s toll-free number 800-621-0508 or file a complaint.

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