UCLA’s Rose Bowl fight gets heated in court hearing: ‘Like a shell game’
A court hearing regarding UCLA's breach-of-contract case with the Rose Bowl became contentious as attorneys exchanged heated remarks. The case revolves around UCLA's reluctance to commit to a lease that requires them to play at the Rose Bowl until 2043. The judge indicated he might deny UCLA's motion to dismiss the case, which the plaintiffs argue is a tactic to delay proceedings.
- ▪The Rose Bowl Operating Company is suing UCLA for breach of contract regarding their lease agreement.
- ▪UCLA's attorney argued that the lawsuit is based on privileged communications that should not have been disclosed.
- ▪The judge suggested he is inclined to deny UCLA's motion to dismiss the case due to lack of sufficient cause.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
College Football UCLA’s Rose Bowl fight gets heated in court hearing: ‘Like a shell game’ By Ben Bolch Published May 19, 2026, 8:33 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Frustrations between lawyers in the Rose Bowl’s breach-of-contract case against UCLA seeped into the proceedings Tuesday during a spicy exchange in Los Angeles Superior Court. While discussing UCLA’s refusal to commit to the terms of a lease that binds it to play home games at the Rose Bowl through the 2043 season, an attorney for the plaintiffs expressed his exasperation at piecemeal pledges such as the school only agreeing to remain through the 2026 season.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at California Post.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from California Post
