Cleveland University Radio Lawsuit Puts Student Stations Under Legal Microscope As California DJs Keep Expanding Statewide Reach

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Legal leverage: If the lawsuit survives early dismissal, discovery could compel production of emails, contracts, and internal deliberations.

Industry signal: Broadcasters nationwide are watching how courts treat public-license transfers executed behind closed doors.

Market reality: Meanwhile, DJs with multi-market reach continue to dominate artist engagement—without litigation, controversy, or institutional gatekeeping.

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Sources
  • Civil Complaint,Friends of WCSB et al. v. Cleveland State University, Ohio Common Pleas Court
  • Today in Ohiopodcast, Lisa Garvin reporting
  • Public statements by Chris Quinn
  • Cleveland State University public records requests (pending)

🛑 It should be noted that the assertions in the lawsuit are allegations only and have not been proven in a court of law.