ACC Seeks to Florida State's Lawsuit Amid Jurisdiction Dispute

The Atlantic Coast Conference has requested a Florida judge to halt Florida State University's lawsuit, arguing that a similar case in North Carolina should take precedence.

The ACC and Florida State University are embroiled in a legal battle over exit fees and media rights, with lawsuits filed in both Florida and North Carolina.
Florida State claims the ACC is breaching its contract by imposing 'draconian' exit fees, estimated at $527 million, to leave the conference.
The ACC argues that its lawsuit in North Carolina, where the conference is headquartered, should be resolved first due to jurisdictional reasons.
A hearing on the motion to dismiss the case in North Carolina is scheduled for March 22.
The dispute centers on the enforceability of the grant of rights, which could significantly impact FSU's financial obligations and media rights through 2036.