CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – An updated lawsuit filed by the Cleveland Browns is asking a judge to deem the Browns have not violated the “Modell Law” so they can move forward with building the Brook Park dome. This is in retaliation to lawsuits filed by the City of Cleveland claiming the team is in violation of the law.
According to the lawsuit, the legal debate over whether or not the Browns’ move to Brook Park is in violation of the “Modell Law” is “unreasonable on its face— as well as unconstitutional”.
The lawsuit states that the City using the “Modell Law is ”legally meritless and fiscally irresponsible attempt to handcuff the Browns to an aging stadium long after their contractual obligations end. Its strategy is apparently to run out the clock so the Browns are unable to bring the Brook Park stadium to fruition by 2029, and so hold the team, its fans, and the community hostage to an inferior alternative and the political whims of city managers”.
The Browns claim that the debate over the Modell Law could risk the stadium not being ready in time for the 2029 season with a 40 months construction expected.
“Absent prompt relief, the Modell Law will unlawfully impair (The Browns’) ability to exercise their contractual and legal rights to call a new stadium home in 2029.”
The Browns say the “Modell Law” violates the 14th amendment, in addition to their belief that they aren’t in violation of it to begin with.
The Browns claim that moving to Brook Park following the end of their lease should not be under the “Modell Law” restrictions.
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