Trump Ocean Resort Baja marketing
What happened
promisedocumented 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
actiondocumented 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
affected groupdocumented 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
limitationdocumented 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
People and organizations
- Trump Ocean Resort Baja purchasersaffected party
- Irongate development interestsaffected party
Assessment
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.