True Lacrosse is a youth lacrosse organization that has been involved in several lawsuits in recent years. The most notable lawsuit is a racial discrimination case filed by Radar Sports Management, LLC, a minority-owned lacrosse organization.
Radar Sports Management alleges that True Lacrosse and other defendants discriminated against its team by denying it the same opportunities as white-owned teams. The lawsuit claims that True Lacrosse and other defendants refused to allow Radar Sports Management’s team to participate in tournaments, denied the team access to facilities, and made racially discriminatory comments.
True Lacrosse has denied the allegations in the lawsuit and has stated that it does not discriminate against any teams or players. The case is currently ongoing.
Another lawsuit against True Lacrosse was filed by World Series of Youth Lacrosse (WSYLAX) in 2021. WSYLAX accused True Lacrosse of trademark infringement, claiming that True Lacrosse had usurped WSYLAX’s name and logo and began holding events as WSYLAX. The two parties settled the case in March 2023.
FAQs
Q: What is the status of the Radar Sports Management lawsuit against True Lacrosse?
A: The case is currently ongoing.
Q: What are the allegations in the Radar Sports Management lawsuit?
A: The lawsuit alleges that True Lacrosse and other defendants discriminated against Radar Sports Management’s team by denying it the same opportunities as white-owned teams. The lawsuit claims that True Lacrosse and other defendants refused to allow Radar Sports Management’s team to participate in tournaments, denied the team access to facilities, and made racially discriminatory comments.
Q: What is True Lacrosse’s response to the allegations in the lawsuit?
A: True Lacrosse has denied the allegations in the lawsuit and has stated that it does not discriminate against any teams or players.
Q: What is the outcome of the True Lacrosse v. World Series of Youth Lacrosse lawsuit?
A: The two parties settled the case in March 2023.
Q: What is True Lacrosse’s reputation in the youth lacrosse community?
A: True Lacrosse is a large and well-known youth lacrosse organization. However, it has also been involved in several controversies in recent years, including the lawsuits described above.
Q: What advice would you give to youth lacrosse players and parents who are considering joining True Lacrosse?
A: It is important to be aware of the lawsuits that have been filed against True Lacrosse and to do your own research before deciding whether to join the organization. You should also be aware of True Lacrosse’s policies and procedures and make sure that you are comfortable with them.
Sources:
- Radar Sports Management, LLC v. True Lacrosse, LLC, et al.: https://casetext.com/case/radar-sports-mgmt-v-legacy-lacrosse
- True Lacrosse, LLC v. World Series of Youth Lacrosse, LLC: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23866206-true-lax-v-finn-and-supreme-lax
- The Adults of the Youth Lacrosse World Are Getting Rather Nasty: https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-adults-of-the-youth-lacrosse-world-are-getting-rather-nasty
