ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 A Wisconsin man filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against a Holiday Inn Resort in Orlando, alleging guests were charged premium rates and resort fees for amenities that had been closed for months.<\/p>\n
The lawsuit specifically takes aim at the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites – Waterpark, located at 14500 Continental Gateway.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, the hotel\u2019s website and booking materials advertised a multi-feature waterpark, water slides and a nine-hole mini-golf course as available. <\/p>\n
The man \u2014 identified as Joseph Dorsey \u2014 alleges his reservation confirmation said the resort fee included access to most hotel amenities, including the waterpark.<\/p>\n
But Dorsey said when he arrived with his family on Nov. 8, he discovered the waterpark, slides and mini-golf course were walled off because of ongoing construction. <\/p>\n
The complaint claims no advance notice of the closures was provided before his arrival. The lawsuit also alleges Dorsey had contacted the hotel before his stay. <\/p>\n
A couple of days prior to Dorsey\u2019s arrival, a representative allegedly confirmed waterpark hours without letting Dorsey know about the closure. <\/p>\n
The complaint says the closure was first disclosed during a Nov. 8 chat, and that a later text exchange acknowledged the waterpark had been closed for \u201ca long time\u201d because of construction.<\/p>\n
Despite all of this, the representative did not offer a refund, alternative accommodations or any other \u201cmeaningful remedy,\u201d the complaint states.<\/p>\n
As such, the lawsuit asserts claims under Florida\u2019s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, as well as claims for fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of express and implied warranties, and unjust enrichment. <\/p>\n
Now, Dorsey is seeking class-action certification, damages, restitution, disgorgement, attorney\u2019s fees, costs and injunctive relief.<\/p>\n
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