A lawsuit filed on June 1st regarding the use of public funds for Little Caesars Arena and the Detroit Pistons‘ New Center practice facility has been dismissed by U.S. District Court judge Mark Goldsmith.
This suit had been a major source of concern to the Pistons organization, according to a sworn affidavit filed by chief financial officer Greg Campbell.
“This uncertainty creates material financial risk to the Pistons and may affect the NBA’s evaluation of, and willingness to vote upon or approve of, the Pistons’ proposed relocation,” Campbell said in the affidavit. “The Pistons’ proposed relocation from Auburn Hills to the city remains subject to the approval of the National Basketball Association and its Board of Governors.