Fanatics and DraftKings Clash in Legal Battle Over Corporate Espionage Allegations

Sports merchandise giant Fanatics counters DraftKings' accusations, denying claims of espionage and employee solicitation in a heated legal dispute.

Fanatics responds to DraftKings' allegations, accusing the sportsbook of distorting reality and engaging in character assassination of former executive Michael Hermalyn.
DraftKings claims Hermalyn downloaded confidential documents and solicited employees, seeking an injunction to prevent him from working at Fanatics.
Fanatics argues that DraftKings is attempting to instill fear among its employees, noting that 186 DraftKings employees have applied to Fanatics since 2021.
The legal battle highlights the intense competition in the sports betting market, with both companies holding significant market shares.
Both parties present conflicting evidence, with a federal judge in Boston set to decide on the preliminary injunction request.