Ohtani’s Legal Team Alleges Misuse of His Likeness in Real Estate Deal, Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit
Los Angeles, California – Shohei Ohtani’s legal team claims that he was exploited inappropriately in a real estate transaction that misused his likeness. The baseball superstar, currently with the Los Angeles Angels, has moved to have a lawsuit against him dismissed, asserting that he is a victim rather than a perpetrator in this case. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County, alleges that Ohtani’s name and image were used without permission in marketing materials for a real estate investment platform. According to the complaint, the company sought to leverage Ohtani’s fame to attract investors and … Read more