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Should I Take The Case?

A weekly feature in which I ask readers if I should mediate a case.

You might notice a scathing write-up by Christian Crane, a.k.a. DutchOven, who referred to his stay as "a comedy of errors.

Should Hilton have the last word on this TripAdvisor takedown?

July 15, 2024October 24, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

You might notice a scathing write-up by Christian Crane, a.k.a. DutchOven, who referred to his stay as “a comedy of errors.

Categories Should I Take The Case?
Is seaweed a legitimate reason to cancel your vacation rental and receive a full refund for your deposit? Susan Dorsey thinks so

Seaweed on the shores — can I get a refund for my vacation rental deposit?

February 5, 2024October 19, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Is seaweed a legitimate reason to cancel your vacation rental and receive a full refund for your deposit?

Categories Should I Take The Case?

FlipKey sends bride packing — can this wedding be saved?

December 14, 2023October 12, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Like any bride-to-be, Sam O’Hanlon-Videau didn’t leave anything to chance when she planned her destination wedding in Hawaii.

Categories Should I Take The Case?

I need help un-joining a travel club

February 5, 2024October 5, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

The letters between Michael Lefelstein and Island Trader Vacations are increasingly desperate. Turns out he joined a travel club.

Categories Should I Take The Case?
When I read Grace Lou's email, I couldn't believe it. I thought this problem had already been fixed. But it was staring me in the face.

The VRBO scammers strike again! But can I help?

February 5, 2024September 28, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

When I read Grace Lou’s email, I couldn’t believe it. I thought this problem had already been fixed. But it was staring me in the face.

Categories Should I Take The Case?

Hey Hampton Inn, how do you define a ‘clean’ room?

February 5, 2024September 21, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Sandra Han claims her Hampton Inn room wasn’t clean. The Hampton Inn begs to differ.

Categories Should I Take The Case?

Travel insurance policy void without a ring — is that right?

February 5, 2024September 14, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

When Scott Mitchell booked an airline ticket to fly from Austin to New York to see his girlfriend, he decided to play it safe.

Categories Should I Take The Case?
I love it when a company beats me to it. Like when Scott Ho contacted me about his problem with Priceline recently.

When ‘Should I Take The Case?’ becomes ‘Should I Have Taken The Case?’

February 5, 2024September 7, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

I love it when a company beats me to it. Like when Scott Ho contacted me about his problem with Priceline recently.

Categories Should I Take The Case?
If you miss a flight connection but your luggage doesn’t, who’s liable when your bag goes missing? It’s an odd problem.

A real lost luggage whodunnit

February 13, 2024August 31, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

If you miss a flight connection but your luggage doesn’t, who’s liable when your bag goes missing? It’s an odd problem.

Categories Should I Take The Case?
I prefer to stay out of the crossfire in my line of work. Yet I find myself in that situation with some regularity.

They were a “no show” for their flight home — should I keep pushing for a refund?

February 1, 2024April 20, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

I prefer to stay out of the crossfire in my line of work. Yet I find myself in that situation with some regularity.

Categories Should I Take The Case?
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