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Franz v. National Football League et al
Case Number:
1:23-cv-11288
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Multi Party Litigation:
Class Action
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Firms
Companies
- Arizona Cardinals
- Atlanta Falcons Football Club LLC
- Baltimore Ravens Inc.
- Buffalo Bills
- Chicago Bears
- Cleveland Browns Football Company LLC
- Dallas Cowboys Football Club Ltd.
- Denver Broncos Football Club
- Green Bay Packers Inc.
- Houston Texans
- Indianapolis Colts
- Jacksonville Jaguars LLC
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Minnesota Vikings Football LLC
- New England Patriots LP
- New Orleans Saints
- New York Football Giants Inc.
- New York Jets LLC
- NFL Enterprises LLC
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- San Diego Chargers
- San Francisco 49ers
- Seattle Seahawks
- The Detroit Lions Inc.
- The Tennessee Titans
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February 02, 2026
NFL, Fanatics Bolster Attempt To Toss Fans' Monopoly Suit
The NFL and Fanatics pushed a New York federal court to toss a fan lawsuit that accused the pair of monopolizing the online retail market for league merchandise, arguing a previously dismissed lawsuit already found the plaintiffs' arguments defective.
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January 07, 2026
Fans Defend Merch Monopoly Suit Against NFL, Fanatics
Fans suing the NFL and Fanatics over merchandise licensing agreements are urging a New York federal judge to keep their case afloat, skewering the league's attempt to liken the suit to a similar antitrust case that sputtered recently.
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September 04, 2025
Stay Lifted On Merch Monopoly Case Against The NFL
A New York federal judge has lifted the stay on a lawsuit brought by fans that accuses the NFL, its teams and Fanatics of monopolizing sales of licensed league merchandise, resuming a motion-to-dismiss schedule that was paused pending the outcome of a similar lawsuit.
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August 28, 2025
NFL, Teams Defend Stay In Licensed Merch Monopoly Case
The NFL, its 32 teams and Fanatics have asked a New York federal court to maintain a stay on a lawsuit that accuses them of colluding to monopolize online sales of league-licensed merchandise, arguing the outcome of a similar lawsuit is relevant to its litigation.
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August 20, 2025
Consumers Seek Clarification On Stay In NFL, Fanatics Suit
A proposed class of consumers accusing the NFL and its 32 teams of colluding with retailer Fanatics Inc. to monopolize online sales of league-licensed merchandise has asked a New York federal court to clarify whether a stay entered last year pending the outcome of a similar case is still in place.
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January 03, 2024
NFL, Fanatics Hit With New Antitrust Suit
A consumer is looking to lead a new class action accusing the NFL and its 32 teams of colluding with online sports merchandise retailer Fanatics Inc. to monopolize online sales of league-licensed merchandise after the court sent a similar suit to arbitration last year.