Yet, according to the complaint, the Marlins failed to follow through, allowing the Dodgers to claim the base when Ohtani stole second later in the same game for his 51st stolen bag.
Settlement Finalized After Holiday Delays
The Marlins and Gossett had informed the court on Jan. 10 that they were close to resolving the dispute and had reached “an agreement in principle.” However, they requested additional time to finalize terms due to the end-of-year holidays and scheduling conflicts.
On Tuesday, the lawsuit was formally dismissed, finalizing the Miami Marlins Stolen Base Settlement.
Legal Representation and Reactions
- James Kevin Gossett: Represented by Matthew Leto of the Leto Law Firm and Richard A. Roth and Brian Levenson of the Roth Law Firm PLLC.
- Miami Marlins: Represented by Patrick Martin of Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC.
- Los Angeles Dodgers: Counsel information was not immediately available.
Representatives for Gossett, the Marlins, and the Dodgers did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
