Court Grants Extension for Choice Hotels to Respond to Complaint and Motions

Judge Deborah K. Chasanow granted a consent motion extending the deadline for defendants Choice Hotels International, Inc. and Choice Hotels International Services Corp.

to respond to the plaintiff's complaint and related motions. The defendants now must file their response by March 17, 2025. The motions pending include the plaintiff's request to proceed under a pseudonym and a motion to seal certain documents.

The court’s order was entered on March 3, 2025, reflecting ongoing procedural activity in the case. The extension suggests the parties are managing pretrial issues, including confidentiality and privacy concerns tied to the pseudonym and sealing motions. The case remains active, with no public docket number or court identified in the available records.

Judge Chasanow’s involvement indicates the matter is before a federal district court, but further details on the claims or parties’ positions have not been disclosed. The extension moves the timeline forward, allowing defendants additional time to prepare their formal responses to the plaintiff's filings.

This procedural step is routine but signals that the case is still in its early stages, focused on foundational motions rather than substantive merits. The plaintiff’s use of a pseudonym and request to seal documents may reflect sensitive subject matter or privacy interests at stake.

The court’s handling of these motions will shape the public record and the parties’ litigation strategies going forward.