Shohei Ohtani is being sued alongside his agent by two real estate professionals in Hawaii over a luxury housing development endorsement. The lawsuit claims Ohtani and his agent had the plaintiffs terminated from a $240 million project after a series of alleged disputes. Ohtani's focus remains squarely on his performance with the Dodgers despite these legal issues. The lawsuit details that an endorsement deal reached in 2023 required Ohtani to not only promote the project but also purchase a home in the development. Balelo's alleged demands contributed to increased tensions and disruptions in the partnership.
The lawsuit claims that Ohtani and his agent had the plaintiffs fired from a $240 million luxury housing development that Ohtani was contracted to endorse.
Ohtani shut down questions regarding distractions from the lawsuit, emphasizing that he is focused on the team's performance and aims to secure wins.
The lawsuit alleges that Balelo demanded unspecified concessions over two years, becoming a 'disruptive force' in the relationship with the developers.
The endorsement deal signed in 2023 involved Ohtani being both a spokesperson for the luxury housing project and a prospective resident.
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