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The complaint details the significant investments made by Pasadena and the Rose Bowl authority in recent years—over $150 million in renovations, plus additional bonds for upgrades linked closely to UCLA’s tenancy. Pasadena officials emphasize that UCLA entered into the lease in good faith and expect the university to honor this agreement, viewing the move as a breach of contract.
This legal dispute underscores the financial stakes involved. According to Pasadena officials, the potential departure could result in over $1 billion in damages and economic losses over the coming decades, adversely affecting local businesses, taxpayers, and the community that has long depended on the stadium’s presence.