The ongoing legal dispute over the Shohei Ohtani 50/50 home run ball has seen a Florida judge rule that the auction house can proceed with the auction, but the ball cannot be sold until a full evidentiary hearing scheduled for October 10. Lawyer John Uustal representing Max Matus, the claimant, expressed concerns over irreparable harm should the ball be sold before the hearing, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the status quo until a ruling is made.
While the auction is set to launch on Friday, the court’s decision ensures that the Shohei Ohtani ball cannot actually be sold until after the evidentiary hearing. Uustal noted that the judge's order was clear, stating, 'So, as long as it was absolutely clear that the ball could not actually be sold -- which it now is, by court order -- until after this hearing, then we were agreeable to that.'
A spokesperson for Goldin Auctions expressed an eagerness to showcase the Ohtani ball, stating, 'We are excited to bring this item to the market,' despite the ongoing legal issues surrounding its ownership. This sentiment reflects the tension between the auction house’s commercial interests and the legal challenges being faced concerning the rightful ownership of the ball.
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