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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles owners sue Chubb insurers

    Lawsuit filed

    Burton Way Hotels LLC, the owner of the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, sued members of the Chubb insurance group. The suit alleged that the insurers breached a contract by not compensating the hotel for pandemic-related business losses. The plaintiff sought damages and a declaration that the losses are covered under the policy.

    Burton Way Hotels LLC sued members of the Chubb insurance group, alleging they breached a contract by not compensating the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills for pandemic-related business losses. The suit seeks damages and a declaration that the losses are covered.

    Source excerpt

    • Published September 14, 2021 •
    • Burton Way Hotels LLC brought the lawsuit Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, naming multiple Chubb insurance companies as defendants.
    • The owners of the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills are suing members of the Chubb insurance group for allegedly breaching a contract by not compensating the plaintiffs for millions of dollars in business losses incurred during the coronavirus pandemic.
  2. 2019

    Damascus property’s continuing use of the Four Seasons name

    The Damascus hotel remained publicly associated with the Four Seasons name after the company’s affiliation had ended. The property’s ownership and political connections attracted scrutiny, particularly after sanctions were imposed on Syrian businessman Samer Foz. The hotel’s continued branding created uncertainty for guests about its official relationship with the company.