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Shohei Ohtani and His Agent Settle Hawaii Lawsuit Over Alleged Sabotage of $240 Million Real Estate Project

Shohei Ohtani and agent Nez Balelo quietly settle a Hawaii lawsuit over an alleged sabotage of a $240 million luxury real estate project on the Hapuna Coast.

International Business Times · Mar 13

Hawaii real estate investor denies improper use of Shohei Ohtani's likeness in lawsuit

Lawyers for a Hawaii real estate investor and broker have denied any improper use of Shohei Ohtani's likeness for a development project

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

Ohtani's lawyers claim he was victim of likeness misuse in real estate deal, move to dismiss lawsuit

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his agent have moved to dismiss a lawsuit accusing them of causing a real estate investor and broker to be fired from a $240 million luxury housing development in Hawaii

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025

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Shohei Ohtani and Agent Sued Over $240 Million Real Estate Project in Hawaii

Shohei Ohtani is facing more legal issues.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 12, 2025

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and agent sued over $240M luxury housing project

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani signed a record 10-year, $700-million contract with the Dodgers before last season

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025

A 50-50 Season Might Only Be the Start of the Shohei Ohtani Epic

The Japanese superstar’s first year with the Dodgers has been nothing short of legendary. But those close to him think this is just the beginning.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23, 2024

Ohtani’s Agent Explains Why ‘Nobody Should Be Surprised’ By Unique Contract Structure

Nez Balelo said Ohtani is the one who came up with the idea.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 12, 2023

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SI:AM | Shohei Ohtani’s Fascinating Contract Structure

The Dodgers got a bargain.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 12, 2023

Exclusive: How Shohei Ohtani’s One-of-a-Kind Contract Came Together

Ohtani’s agent exclusively told Sports Illustrated why his client wanted so much of the money in his historic contract with the Dodgers to be deferred.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 12, 2023

After 10 Years of Chasing, Dodgers Finally Land Shohei Ohtani

It was a long time coming, but Los Angeles has finally landed the sport’s biggest superstar.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 9, 2023

Shohei Ohtani's Greatness Finally Has a Price: $700 Million

The two-way MLB star’s massive contract with the Dodgers puts his excellence into perspective.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 9, 2023

Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers Agree to 10-Year Contract, per Report

The biggest news of the MLB offseason has broken.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 9, 2023

Clues Suggest Shohei Ohtani May Be Advancing With Blue Jays

The Blue Jays are leaving a trail of bread crumbs that indicates MLB’s biggest star may soon sign with Toronto.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 5, 2023

Fans Were Devastated to Hear Latest Shohei Ohtani Pitching Update After Elbow Surgery

The Angels’ two-way star won’t hit until Open Day 2024 and won’t pitch until ‘25.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 19, 2023

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The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Ohtani has elbow surgery. His doctor expects hitting return by opening day '24 and pitching by '25

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani had elbow surgery Tuesday, and his doctor said he expects the two-way star will be available as a hitter on opening day next season and will return to the mound as a pitcher in 2025

Sports Illustrated · Sep 5, 2023

Angels Scratch Shohei Ohtani From Monday’s Lineup vs. Orioles

Ohtani was a late scratch from the Angels’ lineup on Monday.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 4, 2023

Shohei Ohtani's Agent Details Plans for 2024 Season, Likelihood of Surgery

Shohei Ohtani’s agent Nez Balelo revealed that the Angels star will need a ‘procedure’ in the offseason.

Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023

Ryan Divish: Shohei Ohtani is the jackpot Mariners fans can dream about

SEATTLE — When Major League Baseball recently released the designs and color schemes for the uniforms worn in the 2023 All-Star Game, featuring an American League jersey that is mostly teal with hints of navy blue, the running joke among fans, many of them local, on Twitter was some variation…

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Los Angeles Times · Feb 21, 2023

Shohei Ohtani's agent mum on Angels star's future: 'There's several layers to this'

Shohei Ohtani's agent, CAA's Nez Balelo, stopped by Angels spring training on Monday and chatted with general manager Perry Minasian as the first day of full squad workouts continued.

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