Rose Bowl litigation shows Kevin Demoff was trying to lure UCLA to SoFi Stadium
Recent litigation reveals that Kevin Demoff was attempting to persuade UCLA to relocate from the Rose Bowl to SoFi Stadium. Text messages indicate that discussions about a potential move were taking place, despite UCLA's public insistence that no decision had been made. The lawsuit claims that Demoff and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment interfered with UCLA's existing lease agreement, which runs until 2043.
- ▪UCLA has a lease at the Rose Bowl that extends through 2043.
- ▪Court documents suggest that a move to SoFi Stadium was imminent.
- ▪Text messages between Kevin Demoff and UCLA officials indicate discussions about the relocation.
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