An organization that represents small businesses across the country, including in Metro Atlanta, is suing Major League Baseball following the league’s decision to relocate next month’s All-Star Game from Atlanta to Denver.
Job Creators Network says baseball acted “illegally” and “hypocritically” in April when it relocated July’s All-Star Game away from Truist Park in response to the state’s new voting laws. The lawsuit was filed this week in the Southern District of New York.
JCN, which was started by Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus, claims Atlanta-area businesses will lose out on more than $100 million. The group wants baseball to move the game back to Atlanta or else — pay. The lawsuit also seeks $1 billion in punitive damages.
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