A new California class action lawsuit filed in San Diego County alleges that DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Del Mar violated California labor laws by denying employees their full wages, meal and rest breaks, and proper reimbursement for expenses. The case could impact numerous current and former workers at the hotel, highlighting the ongoing scrutiny of hospitality employers in California.
Case: Dylan Hobdy v. AHSC DTD LLC (aka DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Del Mar)
Court: San Diego County Superior Court
Case No.: 25CU033344C
The plaintiff, Dylan Hobdy, filed this lawsuit on behalf of himself and a proposed class of similarly situated current and former employees. Hobdy alleges that the hotel systematically denied workers their full wages and failed to provide legally mandated breaks under the California Labor Code.
The defendant, AHSC DTD LLC, operates the DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Del Mar. As the employer, the company is accused of violating multiple California Labor Codes, regarding:
minimum wages
overtime
itemized wage statements
meal and rest periods
timely payment of wages
reimbursement of expenses
The September 2025 filing alleged that DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Del Mar employees were often required to work before and after their scheduled shifts without pay,...
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