MLB and Bad Bunny's Rimas Sports Agency End Legal Battle in Settlement
The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) and Bad Bunny's Rimas Sports agency have reached a settlement agreement, ending their legal dispute. The agreement was filed on March 13 in Manhattan with US District Judge Jennifer H. Rearden.
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The conflict began when the MLBPA accused Rimas Sports of violating union rules by providing players with improper inducements, including cash and concert tickets. The agency, co-owned by Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, faced significant penalties in spring 2023:
- A $400,000 fine for misconduct
- Revocation of William Arroyo's agent certification
- Denial of certifications for executives Noah Assad and Jonathan Miranda over a $200,000 "interest-free loan" and a $19,500 gift
In October, arbitrator Ruth M. Moscovitch upheld five-year suspensions for Assad and Miranda while reducing Arroyo's suspension to three years. The case escalated when Rimas attempted to initiate arbitration in Puerto Rico, which the MLBPA contested, arguing New York was the proper venue as their headquarters location.
The settlement terms between the parties remain confidential, marking the end of a complex legal battle that highlighted the importance of compliance with union regulations in sports representation.
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