Legal Opinion
Dunkelman v. Cincinnati Bengals, Inc.
Ohio Court of Appeals
Decided December 3, 2004No. C-040427PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Mark P. Painter, Judge.
{¶ 1} We address another chapter in the seemingly endless fallout from the construction of Paul Brown Stadium and its aftermath.
{¶ 2} This case presents a simple legal question about arbitration clauses. It is not about how a professional sports franchise should treat its fans. The trial court ruled that an arbitration clause was enforceable and punted the case to binding arbitration. The fans appealed that call; after review, we reverse the call made on the field and send the case back to the trial court.
I. Fans Become Former Fans
{¶ 3} Plaintiffs-appellants are Jay…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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