Miami Marlins attempting to seize a fan’s commercial building
By Mike Barner
The Miami Marlins are suing a fan and attempting to seize his commercial building after a dispute over season tickets.
This should be an exciting week for the city of Miami and the Miami Marlins franchise as they host the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
They have the Home Run Derby Monday, which is headlined by their own All-Star outfielder Giancarlo Stanton. Not only was Stanton named an All-Star, but they also have outfielder Marcell Ozuna who will be starting in the game.
With all eyes on Miami, everything must be coming up roses, right? Unfortunately for one Marlins fan, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
The Miami Marlins are suing fan Kenneth Sack after he failed to complete the four-year contract he signed to purchase season tickets. Sack signed the contract in 2012 for a total of $129,600. He paid the entire $32,400 for the first season, but then wanted to walk away from the contract. The Marlins sued him in 2014 for the balance of $97,200 that went unpaid.
When the Marlins opened their new stadium in 2012, they wanted fans to sign four-year contracts for season tickets and said they would offer perks such as buffets before and after the games as well as private parking.
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Sack said the team failed to live up to its promise, but the Marlins sued and won a judgement for $97,200. Sack appealed and the civil case remains open.
The Marlins aren’t waiting around, though, as they initiated a foreclosure proceeding on a commercial building that Sack owns. The property has been appraised at $725,000.
Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria is among the most hated owners in sports by their own fan base. This certainly won’t do him any favors with the Marlins faithful. It certainly would be a swing in the complete opposite direction if Derek Jeter can find a way to put a group together to purchase the team.