Overview

• The lawsuit by developer Kevin J. Hayes Sr. and broker Tomoko Matsumoto alleges tortious interference and unjust enrichment by Shohei Ohtani and his agent Nez Balelo.
• Plaintiffs contend Balelo repeatedly demanded concessions and threatened to withdraw Ohtani, prompting Kingsbarn to oust Hayes and Matsumoto in a “coordinated ambush.”
• The suit seeks millions in lost profits, management fees and broker commissions tied to the $240 million Vista at Mauna Kea development marketed with Ohtani as “First Resident.”
• Kingsbarn Realty Capital issued an email statement calling the accusations “completely frivolous and without merit.”
• Neither Shohei Ohtani nor his agency CAA Baseball have offered a public response to the complaint.