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Legal Battle Escalates Over Shohei Ohtani’s Record-Setting 50th Home Run Ball as Second Lawsuit Surfaces

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MIAMI — The thrilling race for ownership of a historic baseball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani intensifies as a second fan, Joseph Davidov, has filed a lawsuit in Florida’s 11th Judicial Circuit Court over the rightful possession of Ohtani’s 50th home run ball. This legal battle follows a prior lawsuit from 18-year-old Max Matus claiming his right to the ball, which is currently fetching bids upwards of $1.464 million at a Goldin Auctions event. Shohei Ohtani achieved a monumental feat on Sept. 29, during a game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot … Read more

Miami Agrees to $12.5 Million Settlement in Harassment Lawsuit with Ball & Chain Owners

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Miami, FL — The City of Miami stands on the verge of resolving a contentious legal battle via a $12.5 million settlement with the operators of the famed Ball & Chain bar and lounge, located in the historic Little Havana neighborhood. This decision comes after allegations surfaced that city officials engaged in harassment and retaliatory practices against the business. The legal conflict initiated in 2019, centers around a lawsuit filed by Bill Fuller and Martin Pinilla, co-owners of the Ball & Chain. They claimed that several city employees deliberately targeted their establishment following disputes over … Read more

Deutsche Bank Faces Criticism for ‘Low Ball’ Settlement Offer in Long-Running Postbank Acquisition Dispute

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Frankfurt, Germany — A legal battle that has spanned over a decade involving Deutsche Bank and its acquisition of the German retail giant Postbank is reaching another crucial juncture. The contention centers around allegations that Deutsche Bank significantly underpaid during its phased takeover of Postbank starting in the late 2000s. The dispute has persisted since 2010, attracting numerous lawsuits from both institutional and private investors. On Thursday, a settlement proposal of 36.50 euros ($40.12) per Postbank share was made by Deutsche Bank, according to Jan Bayer, a senior partner at the law firm Bayer Krauss … Read more