Friday 22 February 2013

Judge rejects case challenging Seattle arena deal (Yahoo! Sports)

Jason Reid, right, a longtime Seattle SuperSonics fan, hugs another supporter after a hearing in King County Superior Court on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Seattle. A state judge rejected a lawsuit aimed at undoing a deal to build a new professional basketball and hockey arena in Seattle, a key part of plans to bring the NBA back to town. King County Superior Court Judge Douglass North held that the agreement between the city of Seattle, King County and an investment group led by hedge fund manager Chris Hansen does not violate state environmental law. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union is concerned that adding a third stadium to the area south of downtown would choke freight traffic and cost jobs. The union sued, saying an environmental review should have preceded any agreement. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

SEATTLE (AP) -- A Washington state judge rejected a lawsuit Friday aimed at undoing a deal to build a new professional basketball and hockey arena in Seattle - a key part of plans to bring the NBA back to town.




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