Trump's failed Baja condo resort left buyers feeling betrayed and angry
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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.
Marketing records, deposits, cancellation, settlements, and responsesTrump Ocean Resort Baja marketing: Audit finding · Cited analysis
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Marketing associated Trump and his family with the planned luxury resort and their development standards.
Marketing records, deposits, cancellation, settlements, and responsesTrump Ocean Resort Baja marketing: Promised · Promised
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Trump licensed his name and appeared in project promotions while another entity served as developer.
Marketing records, deposits, cancellation, settlements, and responsesTrump Ocean Resort Baja marketing: The record · The record
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Trump licensed his name and personally appeared in marketing for the project.
Marketing records, deposits, cancellation, settlements, and responsesTrump Ocean Resort Baja marketing: The record · The record
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The project was canceled, and purchasers who had paid deposits brought claims.
Marketing records, deposits, cancellation, settlements, and responsesTrump Ocean Resort Baja marketing: Affected group · Affected group
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The complaint's claims were not findings; Trump parties said their role was limited to licensing and marketing.
Marketing records, deposits, cancellation, settlements, and responsesTrump Ocean Resort Baja marketing: Evidentiary limit · Evidentiary limit