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Marriott Files Motion to Dismiss Michael Irvin's $100M Defamation Lawsuit

Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin filed a lawsuit against Marriott and one of its employees earlier this month, but the hotel chain made a move on Monday to put an end to his legal pursuit.

Per The Athletic's Daniel Kaplan, Marriott filed a motion to dismiss Irvin's $100 million lawsuit that alleged defamation and tortious interference, "noting it leases its brand to but does not own the Phoenix hotel where Irvin allegedly made 'harassing and inappropriate' comments to a hotel worker" during the week of the Super Bowl.

TMZ Sports reported on Feb.