Overview
- Frank Thomas filed the lawsuit Thursday in Cook County, naming the White Sox, Nike and Fanatics, and seeking more than $50,000 plus a jury trial.
- He alleges the defendants sold City Connect 2.0 jerseys starting in April 2025 that used his name and retired No. 35 without consent, which he says violates Illinois’ Right of Publicity Act.
- City Connect 2.0 is a 2025 Nike-team line that blends local themes, and the White Sox version features Bulls-style design elements tied to Chicago sports branding.
- Journalists reported this week that Thomas-branded jerseys remained listed for sale on retail sites, with some priced around $175.
- The complaint lists the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the Chicago Bulls entity, and major retailers as respondents in discovery, and a case-management hearing is set for May 21 as the defendants decline public comment.