High Court Says Calif. Resident Can Sue Nevada Casino Over Ads
16 Nov 2005
NEVADA AND CALIFORNIA -- As reported by the Associated Press: "In a case with broad implications for the casino industry -- the US Supreme Court says a California resident can sue in his home state claiming false advertising and deceptive business practices by a Nevada casino.
"The court without comment let stand a California Supreme Court ruling that even though Harrah's Entertainment had no properties in California, it could be sued there because it advertised in California and received a lot of business from Californians.
"...Frank Snowney claimed deceptive business practices, breach of contract and unjust enrichment he was assessed a three-dollar energy surcharge that he says wasn't disclosed when he booked the room..."