Hilton Sued for Charging Customers for Unwanted Newspapers

'USA Today' could stand to lose millions in revenue

Next time you check out of a hotel, be sure to double-check your bill: You may have bought a newspaper that you never asked for in the first place.

A California man, Rodney Harmon, is suing Hilton Hotels for that exact reason. When he left one of the chain’s hotels last March, he noticed a copy of USA Today on the floor outside of his room. He never requested the paper, so he ignored it. But later, he noticed tiny print written on the pouch that held his key card, informing him that he would be charged 75 cent for each morning’s paper—unless he specifically un-requested it.

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