CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A federal judge just approved the Browns’ request to amend its lawsuit, allowing the Haslams to seek damages from the city of Cleveland. The amended complaint also adds several new parties to the litigation.
The damages from the City would include costs related to fighting the City’s attempt to enforce the Art Modell Law, in addition to legal fees.
In Friday’s ruling, Judge David A. Ruiz noted that “the Court perceives no evidence of bad faith or dilatory motive by Plaintiff.”
The amendment was approved on Friday.
The amendment also adds Cleveland Law Director Mark Griffin as a party to the lawsuit, in his official capacity.
The updated lawsuit also adds Cleveland Law Director Mark Griffin as a party to the lawsuit, in his official capacity.
The amendment nullifies previous motions to dismiss filed by the City and the State of Ohio, which will need refiled to address the new complaint.
19 News has reached out to the city of Cleveland for a comment on the new court filing. We have not yet received a response.
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