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Creditors Move to Sue Michael Johnson, Winners Alliance Over Grand Slam Track Collapse

Creditors in Delaware seek permission to pursue insider‑misconduct claims that could reshape recoveries in the bankruptcy.

Overview

  • The official creditors’ committee representing three vendors asked the bankruptcy judge to grant standing to sue Johnson, Winners Alliance, and others for $25 million.
  • The filing alleges Johnson authorized a $500,000 payment to himself on June 4, 2025 without board approval, days before the Los Angeles meet was canceled.
  • The committee opposes Grand Slam Track’s plan that would repay “critical athletes” and select vendors about 85% while general unsecured vendors receive roughly 1.5%.
  • Grand Slam Track and Winners Alliance filed rebuttals, with GST calling the $500,000 allegation false and describing it as reimbursement of advances, and Winners Alliance denying control and asserting good‑faith conduct.
  • The league disclosed more than $40 million in debt and under $2 million in 2025 revenue; a court session is set for Thursday, and creditors have until April 9 to review and vote on the plan.