Logan Paul Withdraws Lawsuit Against Heritage Auctions
In a recent development from a Texas district court, WWE personality and social media influencer Logan Paul has chosen to withdraw his lawsuit against Heritage Auctions. Court documents reveal that Paul previously sought an injunction and a temporary restraining order due to concerns regarding the authenticity of a Michael Jordan autographed piece of floor from the United Center, which he had successfully bid on.
Details of the Lawsuit
Paul’s legal efforts followed the expiration of a temporary restraining order that had initially been approved and later extended. He purchased the signed court piece at a significant cost of $562,555.42, with the payment deadline set for September 25. However, Paul has expressed a desire to verify the authenticity of the court piece before finalizing his payment, claiming he was denied the opportunity to do so.
The Item in Question
The item in question is a large, 8-by-8-foot section of the original game-used court from the United Center, spanning the years 1994 to 1998, and was marketed by Heritage Auctions as the “ultimate Michael Jordan display piece.” The piece bears Jordan’s signature, alongside mentions of his outstanding achievements, including:
- Five NBA MVP awards
- Six NBA Finals MVPs
- Ten scoring titles
- Induction year into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009
Concerns Over Authenticity
Paul’s legal claim suggested that the condition of the court did not align with its state during the claimed years (1995-1998), implying that it had either been replaced or, as claimed by Heritage, repainted and resurfaced. Moreover, he noted discrepancies between the certified grading by PSA and photos of the court from the NBA seasons around 2001-2005, particularly focusing on the Bulls logo’s appearance.
Conclusion
Attempts to obtain comments from Paul’s legal representatives were unsuccessful. The court filings do not clarify the motivations behind the discontinuation of the lawsuit. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Heritage Auctions refrained from discussing the matter further, only stating that future actions regarding the United Center floor remain confidential and governed by contractual obligations.
