Trump Ocean Resort Baja marketing

2006-01-01

unresolved

Audit finding: unresolved
The branding and personal promotion created a documented Trump connection, but the later complaint did not itself adjudicate that Trump controlled construction or escrowed deposits.
How the action connects to the outcome
A cited source links the action to the outcome.

People and impacts

Who paid: 2008-01-01The project was canceled, and purchasers who had paid deposits brought claims.Open cited record
Trump Ocean Resort Baja purchasers
Irongate development interests

Evidence chronology

promise2006-01-01documented
Marketing associated Trump and his family with the planned luxury resort and their development standards.
- Superior Court of California via The Washington Post: Trump Ocean Resort Baja buyer complaint2009-03-13 · Marketing allegations, deposits, named parties, and causes of action
- Los Angeles Times: Trump's failed Baja condo resort left buyers feeling betrayed and angry2016-10-25 · Marketing records, deposits, cancellation, settlements, and responses
Open underlying ledger entry
action2006-01-01documented
Trump licensed his name and appeared in project promotions while another entity served as developer.
- Superior Court of California via The Washington Post: Trump Ocean Resort Baja buyer complaint2009-03-13 · Marketing allegations, deposits, named parties, and causes of action
- Los Angeles Times: Trump's failed Baja condo resort left buyers feeling betrayed and angry2016-10-25 · Marketing records, deposits, cancellation, settlements, and responses
Open underlying ledger entry
affected group2008-01-01documented
The project was canceled, and purchasers who had paid deposits brought claims.
- Superior Court of California via The Washington Post: Trump Ocean Resort Baja buyer complaint2009-03-13 · Marketing allegations, deposits, named parties, and causes of action
- Los Angeles Times: Trump's failed Baja condo resort left buyers feeling betrayed and angry2016-10-25 · Marketing records, deposits, cancellation, settlements, and responses
Open underlying ledger entry
limitation2009-03-13documented
The complaint's claims were not findings; Trump parties said their role was limited to licensing and marketing.
- Superior Court of California via The Washington Post: Trump Ocean Resort Baja buyer complaint2009-03-13 · Marketing allegations, deposits, named parties, and causes of action
- Los Angeles Times: Trump's failed Baja condo resort left buyers feeling betrayed and angry2016-10-25 · Marketing records, deposits, cancellation, settlements, and responses
Open underlying ledger entry

Responses, legal status, contrary evidence, and limitations

limitation
The complaint's claims were not findings; Trump parties said their role was limited to licensing and marketing.