Overview

• The City of Cleveland filed a lawsuit in January arguing the Browns breached their publicly funded stadium lease under the Modell Law
• At the June 20 hearing, Judge Lauren Moore heard arguments on whether to dismiss or stay the city’s case while the team pursues a federal challenge
• The Browns have sued in federal court seeking to overturn the Modell Law as unconstitutional
• The team is requesting $600 million in state support for its proposed $2.4 billion domed Brook Park complex with a funding decision expected later this month
• The Browns say they will honor their Huntington Bank Field lease through the 2028 season despite plans to relocate