Dodgers’ star Shohei Ohtani receives bittersweet news following 42nd home run of the season

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers are grappling with a challenging setback in the regular season. A recent defeat in the opening game of the series against the cross-town Los Angeles Angels has sparked considerable discussion among fans on social media. However, such reactions are not the primary concern for Ohtani and his team at present.

Despite delivering an impressive performance by hitting his 42nd home run of the regular season, nearing the career high he established last year and leading the National League in this category, Ohtani received troubling news following Monday’s game.

According to a report from The Japan News, Ohtani and his agent are facing a lawsuit from a Hawaiian real estate investor. The investor accuses them of allegedly undermining a $240 million real estate project.

“A Hawaii real estate investor and broker are suing Shohei Ohtani, claiming the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his agent got them removed from a $240 million luxury housing development on the Big Island’s sought-after Hapuna Coast that they recruited him to endorse,” the report reveals.

What does the lawsuit allege against Ohtani and his agent?

According to court documents, a real estate investor has filed a lawsuit against Japanese standout and his agent, alleging that the two exploited Ohtani’s celebrity status to harm a real estate project.

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“Balelo and Ohtani, initially brought into the venture for Ohtani’s promotional and branding potential, used their celebrity leverage to destabilize and ultimately dismantle the plaintiffs’ role in the project for their own financial gain,” the legal complaint details.

Ohtani shines on field, but Dodgers struggle

While Ohtani battles off-field legal issues, he also faces challenges on the field with his team, the Dodgers, who have dropped their last two games. Head coach Dave Roberts expressed disappointment with Ohtani’s recent performance against the Toronto Blue Jays.

However, Ohtani bounced back brilliantly on Monday, hitting another home run and drawing a walk in three appearances at the plate. Yet, others like Freddie Freeman and Michael Conforto struggled, both going hitless.

The Dodgers now find themselves only one win ahead of the surging San Diego Padres, a team putting together an impressive season, and must regroup quickly to maintain their edge.