Key facts
- A jury in Florida found that Cuban exile families failed to prove ownership of tourism properties in Cuba.
- The families sued Expedia Group Inc. alleging illegal trafficking in confiscated property.
- Expedia was granted a complete defense verdict by the federal jury in Miami.
A federal jury in Miami has ruled in favor of Expedia Group Inc. in a lawsuit filed by Cuban exile families. The plaintiffs alleged that the online booking company illegally trafficked in property confiscated by the Cuban government. However, the jury found that the two Cuban American plaintiffs failed to demonstrate ownership of the island and hotel in question, resulting in a complete defense verdict for Expedia.