COLUMBUS, Ohio – The attorneys behind a lawsuit attempting to block the use of Ohio unclaimed funds for projects across the state like the new Browns stadium in Brook Park want a federal judge to put a hold on transferring any money as the case pans out.
The suit by two Democratic former state officials was originally filed in state court, before it was dropped and refiled Oct. 2 in federal court.
Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann and former state Rep. Jeff Crossman of Parma said Friday they were now seeking temporary restraining order and/or a preliminary injunction in an attempt to prevent the transfer of unclaimed funds to the new account for stadiums and cultural facilities…