Wash. Superior Court Orders Expedia To Pay $185M

The company said it will pursue an appeal.

Bellevue, Wash.-based Expedia noted that the summary judgment order is not yet a final judgment. Upon final judgment, the company will be ordered to post a bond or another security for the full amount or a smaller amount agreed to by the plaintiffs.

Benton denied the plaintiffs' motion for a summary judgment ruling on claims that the company violated the Washington Consumer Protection Act; Expedia will defend those charges in a trial.

Expedia shares closed Monday up 7 cents to $17.38.