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Hilton Subpoenaed Over Starwood Trade Secrets
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Temporarily Suspends Development
of the Denizen Hotels Brand
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 21, 2009 � Hilton Hotels Corporation today acknowledged receipt of a federal grand jury subpoena from the United States Attorney�s Office for the Southern District of New York requesting documents relating to Hilton's employment of former employees of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and materials which Hilton returned to Starwood in February of 2009. On April 16, Starwood filed a civil complaint alleging its former employees, Ross Klein and Amar Lalvani, and Hilton, unlawfully obtained and used Starwood information. Hilton has placed Mr. Klein, Mr. Lalvani and their luxury and lifestyle team on paid administrative leave pending Hilton�s review of the situation. At this time, further development of the Denizen Hotels brand has been temporarily suspended. About Hilton Hotels Corporation
Hilton Hotels Corporation is an Official Sponsor of the U.S. Olympic Team, which will extend through the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London, the 2010/2012 U.S. Paralympic Team and the 2011 U.S. Pan American Team. The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad
Hilton�s philosophy that, �It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility
to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.� The company
put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known
and most highly regarded hotel company: be hospitable®. The philosophy
is shared by all brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, and is the inspiration
for its overarching message of kindness and generosity. For more information
about the company, please visit www.hiltonfamily.com.
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Ellen Gonda
Michael Buckley
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