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Martha and Bela Karolyi sue USA Gymnastics, USOC over failed ranch sale, lawsuits

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Bela and Martha Karolyi have filed a lawsuit against USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic Committee in Texas, seeking damages for the canceled sale of their gymnastics facilities to USA Gymnastics as well as declarations that they are not liable for the actions of longtime team doctor Larry Nassar.

Filed last month in Walker County, Texas – where the Karolyi ranch is located – the lawsuit seeks damages owed under the purchase agreement, “stigma damages” for the loss of market value of the ranch as well as punitive damages and attorney fees.