Ohtani’s lawyers say he was victim of likeness misuse in real estate deal, move to dismiss lawsuit
Shohei Ohtani and his agent deny unauthorized use of his likeness in a $240 million Hawaii luxury housing dispute, calling the lawsuit frivolous and a misuse of rights.
- Shohei Ohtani and his agent Nez Balelo moved to dismiss a lawsuit accusing them of causing a developer to be fired from a luxury real estate project for allegedly misusing Ohtani's name and likeness.
- Ohtani's lawyers claimed he was a victim of name, image and likeness violations, alleging the plaintiffs exploited his name and photo without authorization to market their own project.
- The lawyers called the lawsuit frivolous and said Balelo was protecting Ohtani's rights by threatening legal action against the alleged misappropriation.
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Shohei Ohtani’s lawyers claim he was victim of ‘NIL violations’ in move to dismiss Hawaii real estate lawsuit
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his agent, Nez Balelo, moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed last month accusing them of causing a Hawaii real estate investor and...

Ohtani's lawyers claim he was victim of likeness misuse in real estate deal, move to dismiss lawsuit
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his agent have moved to dismiss a lawsuit accusing them of causing a real estate investor and broker to be fired from a $240 million luxury housing development in Hawaii.
Shohei Ohtani's lawyers claim he was victim of likeness misuse in real estate deal, move to dismiss lawsuit
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his agent have moved to dismiss a lawsuit accusing them of causing a real estate investor and broker to be fired from...
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