Jets, Giants Defend Using New York Name While Playing in N.J.

The NFL, the New York Jets, the New York Giants and MetLife Stadium asked a federal court to dismiss a fan’s class complaint alleging the teams’ use of the “New York” name and brand while playing in New Jersey constitutes false advertising.

New York football fan Abdiell Suero’s false advertising and deceptive practices claims fail because there is no showing the National Football League, teams, or the stadium engaged in materially misleading conduct, they told the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday.

And none of Suero’s alleged injuries—time and expense of transportation to New ...