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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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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.

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NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
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