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Case Dismissed

These case dismissed articles are cautionary tales from the Elliott Advocacy files. Although we could not resolve these cases, there are valuable lessons contained here.

Margaret Sheppard and her husband, Don, were loyal United Airlines customers. They flew United whenever they could.

United Airlines gets it dead wrong (but it’s still right)

February 1, 2024April 14, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Margaret Sheppard and her husband, Don, were loyal United Airlines customers. They flew United whenever they could.

Categories Case Dismissed
If I've seen Lee Wendkos's case once, I've seen it a hundred times. Delayed on his way to Europe, he tried to invoke EU 261.

The American way of following European consumer protection laws

February 2, 2024April 7, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

If I’ve seen Lee Wendkos’s case once, I’ve seen it a hundred times. Delayed on his way to Europe, he tried to invoke EU 261.

Categories Case Dismissed
Jim Langford's appointment with U-Haul went off without a hitch. Jim ask them to install a gooseneck hitch on his 2015 Ford F-350.

Oops, wrong hitch!

February 1, 2024March 17, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Jim Langford’s appointment with U-Haul went off without a hitch. Jim ask them to install a gooseneck hitch on his 2015 Ford F-350.

Categories Case Dismissed
They're furious with United for canceling Alicia's ticket and issuing an involuntary refund. Alicia Haviland missed her friend's funeral.

Furious at United because she missed her best friend’s funeral

February 1, 2024March 10, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

They’re furious with United for canceling Alicia’s ticket and issuing an involuntary refund. Alicia Haviland missed her friend’s funeral.

Categories Case Dismissed
That's not an unreasonable request for any passenger. But you'd think US Airways would give it special consideration

He had the promise in writing, but it didn’t matter

January 29, 2024February 24, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

That’s not an unreasonable request for any passenger. But you’d think US Airways would give it special consideration

Categories Case Dismissed
Sometimes, just a little more information from Aer Lingus can make a complaint melt away like a late winter snow.

Well, why didn’t you just say so, Aer Lingus?

June 5, 2025February 17, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Sometimes, just a little more information from Aer Lingus can make a complaint melt away like a late winter snow.

Categories Case Dismissed
Priceline's map of Daytona Beach, Fla., looked fine to Brian Hutcheson, so he made a bid on a hotel. And he got it.

“Nothing more I can do at this point”

January 29, 2024February 10, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Priceline’s map of Daytona Beach, Fla., looked fine to Brian Hutcheson, so he made a bid on a hotel. And he got it.

Categories Case Dismissed
Nicholas MacIlvaine's problem with his BMW 3 Series is common. Unfortunately, the resolution is even more common.

Do I really have to pay $623 for these “scratches” on my rental Beemer?

January 29, 2024January 27, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Nicholas MacIlvaine’s problem with his rental BMW 3 Series is common. Unfortunately, the resolution is even more common.

Categories Case Dismissed
Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, not only reversed her phantom purchases, but threw in a $200 gift certificate.

Should I be writing about the Lush customer who fell off the IT wagon?

January 29, 2024January 20, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, not only reversed her phantom purchases, but threw in a $200 gift certificate.

Categories Case Dismissed
A $275-a-night rate at an all-suites hotel on Times Square is not a bad deal. But $255 is an even better deal.

Why won’t InterContinental Hotels honor its “best” price guarantee?

January 29, 2024December 30, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

A $275-a-night rate at an all-suites hotel on Times Square is not a bad deal. But $255 is an even better deal.

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