RCI class action moving forward

[Carolinian Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Carolinian]

From what I hear from a source close to the case, the RCI class action lawsuit is moving into the discovery phase.

Unfortunately, it is now confined to the rentals issue only. The closely related problem of the unfair generic points grids for crossover trades from points into weeks is no longer part of the suit. It was originally one of the issues in the Murrillo case, but not included in the Chase case. It had to be dropped entirely at the last hearing. Apparently there were some procedural problems with either of the specific plaintiffs being able to raise that issue, and counsel was unable to find other plaintiffs to add to do so. I do wish they had let some of us know they needed additional plaintiffs.

Since RCI is likely to use the need to pay for Points Partners inventory to justify their rentals, losing this issue will not be helpful to plaintiffs. I would be much more confident of success if this issue were still included in the lawsuit.

Of course, RCI is not home free on the crossover trades issue. It just means it will need to be litigated in a different lawsuit.

[BocaBum99 Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close BocaBum99]

Nice spin on the clear ruling against your position on the generic points grid. It failed this hearing and it will fail every hearing going forward on any case because it is not illegal, nor does it breach any obligations that RCI has to its members who choose freely to participate or not.

The judge threw it out because it is a baseless allegation by a desperate class action law firm trying to make a buck.

[Carolinian Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Carolinian]

My source is very close to the case. I suspect that she knows what she is talking about more so than you do.

And BTW, RCI Weeks members do NOT freely choose to let RCI Points members raid our system at point values that are essentially fraudulent.

Nice spin on the clear ruling against your position on the generic points grid. It failed this hearing and it will fail every hearing going forward on any case because it is not illegal, nor does it breach any obligations that RCI has to its members who choose freely to participate or not.

The judge threw it out because it is a baseless allegation by a desperate class action law firm trying to make a buck.

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

If the only thing that comes out of all this is the cessation of rentals of prime weeks that were actually deposited to the spacebank pool, points raiding and disclosure of exchange probabilities it will be a win for weeks owners.

JMHO

[reddiablosv Member Find all posts View Profile Close reddiablosv]

So, can I assume by the above posts that the suit has been certified as a class action law suit?? If so, when can I register for benefits? Ben

[Jya-Ning Silver Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close Jya-Ning]

On the other hand, if you are week member, RCI allow you to get point inventory for nightly stay at a price (based on its website it is around $45 per day, don't know the situation about the inventory though).

I guess both sides can claim unfair raid.

Jya-Ning

[JLB Please excuse me, I'm a Dick. Not a moron just a Dick Find all posts View Profile Close JLB]

C'mon Steve. You know that nothing can be posted on timeshare forums unless you post the full text of the email you recieved from your source!!!

After all, anyone can make up anything they want, especially those who have nothing better to do than continuously stir the pot on Internet forums.

I demand that you provide us with your source, exactly what your source said, word-for word, exactly where she was when she said it, a detailed explanation in her exact words as to why she entrusted this information to you, a note from her doctor, and notes from two of your doctors.

And, is your source a product of a broken home, or was she abused as a child?

From what I hear from a source close to the case, the RCI class action lawsuit is moving into the discovery phase.

[4dabirds Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close 4dabirds]

I demand that you provide us with your source, exactly what your source said, word-for word, exactly where she was when she said it, a detailed explanation in her exact words as to why she entrusted this information to you, a note from her doctor, and notes from two of your doctors.

Now JLB, what good is a note from Steve's doctor if he has no knowledge of the obessive-compulsive nature he displays regarding cross-over trades??? I think we need some sort of affidavit that the doctor has seen the 4,985,672 posts on the subject before we can accept his note regarding Carolinian's mental faculties! JMHO...

Kim

[mshatty Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close mshatty]

C'mon Steve. You know that nothing can be posted on timeshare forums unless you post the full text of the email you recieved from your source!!!

After all, anyone can make up anything they want, especially those who have nothing better to do than continuously stir the pot on Internet forums.

I demand that you provide us with your source, exactly what your source said, word-for word, exactly where she was when she said it, a detailed explanation in her exact words as to why she entrusted this information to you, a note from her doctor, and notes from two of your doctors.

And, is your source a product of a broken home, or was she abused as a child?

[Carolinian Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Carolinian]

I had asked my source for some clarification on the raiding issue, and apparently there was some confusion in communication. What the attorneys had discussed finding another plaintiff for was to sue about rentals from the Points program. They decided (and I agree) that doing so would be a conflict of interest in also representing Weeks members. They do seem to fully appreciate the interrelationship between the raiding issue and the rental issue.

The raiding issue is still alive and well in the class action lawsuit from what I am now told.

I do wish The Beat or someone would obtain a copy of the complaint and post it online so that we all could read it.

For those who think that the law firms are just out to get a big fee and leave timeshare owners with small change in compensation, my information also shows that this should not be a concern. I am told that the complaint seeks injunctive relief, i.e. a court order prohibiting RCI from engaging in some of these practices. That would be a major win for timeshare exchangers.