Major League Pickleball Sued by Ex-Marketing Agency for $175,000

Major League Pickleball Inc. is being sued by its former marketing agency Riviera Sports Marketing LLC for $175,000.

The league, according to a lawsuit filed in a Manhattan trial court, promised to pay $350,000 when it terminated its marketing contract with Riviera Sports Marketing. Major League Pickleball paid its first installment of $175,000 on time last year, but has “failed and refused” to pay its second and final payment that was due Jan. 15, “despite multiple demands for payment,” Riviera says.

The companies worked together for roughly one year from June 2022 to June 2023, during which time Riviera managed ...