This is the official Settlement Website for the Beaver et al., v. Omni Hotels Management Corporation et al., authorized by the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
Settlement Overview
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You have already been included as a class member in Beaver, et al. v. Omni Hotels Management Corporation, et al., Case No. 20-cv-00191-AJB-DEB, related to the rental management program at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa.
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A proposed settlement will resolve this lawsuit brought by Dean and Laurie Beaver against Omni Hotels Management Corporation, LC Brokerage Corp., LC Investment 2010, LLC, Brett Alexander Combs, William Ims and Kelly Ginsberg (collectively, "Defendants").
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The lawsuit alleged that Defendants violated California and federal law in their management of villa rentals under a form Rental Management Agreement (RMA). Defendants deny all allegations and assert they have done nothing wrong.
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On July 21, 2025, the Court granted summary judgment in favor of Defendants on all claims, meaning the Plaintiffs and the Class lost their claims, although they still have the right to appeal.
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The Parties have now agreed to settle all remaining matters, with each side providing a release to the other.
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Under the proposed settlement, there will be no monetary payment to the Class. Each party will bear their own attorneys' fees and costs and the named plaintiffs will avoid the risk of having to pay $1.45 million in attorneys’ fees to Defendants.
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Your legal rights are affected whether you act or don't act. Read the Notice carefully.
FAQ’s
Find everything you need to know about the claim process, eligibility, and next steps.
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Documents
Stay informed. Here you can view the important Court documents for this Settlement.
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- Class Notice (2026)
- Order Granting Joint Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement (Doc. No. 190)Joint Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement (Doc. No. 181)
- Proposed Settlement Agreement (Doc. No. 190-1)
