Heat’s Dwyane Wade wants judge to dismiss lawsuit over failed restaurant, memorabilia venture

Heat’s Wade wants antitrust lawsuit dismissed

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade’s lawyers asked a judge to dismiss a multimillion-dollar lawsuit filed by his former partners in a failed restaurant and sports memorabilia chain.

A federal judge in Florida heard arguments Thursday from attorneys for Wade and his former partners in the D. Wade’s Place venture. Attempts to settle the $90 million case hit an impasse last year.

The investors claim Wade violated federal antitrust laws by failing to honor their contract.

However, Wade’s lawyers say antitrust laws don’t apply to the case. They say Wade has absolute control over licensing of his name and image.

The judge said he would rule soon but didn’t specify when.