Starwood Accuses Hilton of Corporate Espionage

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. has filed a lawsuit accusing Hilton Hotels Corp. of “aiding and abetting” two Hilton executives in illegally obtaining information that would hasten the development and launch of Hilton’s new Denizen “lifestyle” brand, and reduce the costs and risks of repositioning its luxury brands. The suit also is filed against the two executives, Ross Klein, global head of Hilton Luxury & Lifestyle Brands, and Amar Lalvani, global head of Hilton Luxury