Cleveland Browns Sue City Over Modell Law

The Cleveland Browns have filed a lawsuit against the city of Cleveland, seeking to have the 'Modell Law' declared unconstitutional as they plan to relocate to a new domed stadium in Brook Park. This law, enacted after the original Browns franchise moved to Baltimore in 1995, restricts sports teams from leaving cities that subsidize them with taxpayer money. The Browns' COO, Dave Jenkins, stated the lawsuit aims to clarify the vague aspects of the law, which the city intends to invoke to keep the team in downtown Cleveland. Former Cleveland Mayor Dennis Kucinich, who authored the law, has expressed his concern over the Browns' actions and the potential financial implications for taxpayers. The proposed Brook Park project, estimated at $2.4 billion, could provide significant economic benefits to the region, with plans for a mixed-use development alongside the stadium. The legal dispute comes amid the Browns' ongoing efforts to secure a long-term stadium solution ahead of their lease expiration in 2028.