Hotel Chain Pays for Price Gouging | Bakersfield News

Langham Hotels is paying $320,000 after being sued for price gouging in Pasadena following the deadly Eaton wildfire—charging guests over 10% above normal rates, violating California’s emergency price cap. Though the company claims it was an automated system glitch, prosecutors say profiting off displaced residents during a crisis is unacceptable. This follows similar legal actions against Airbnb and Blueground, with LA’s city attorney securing over a million dollars in refunds. The case underscores the need for accountability—even in automated systems—when protecting vulnerable communities during disasters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c5d8657a465bfc59