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Kroenke Seeks $400 Million From Inglewood Over SoFi Infrastructure Costs

City lawyers say a later state law voided the 2015 development pact, raising pressure as SoFi prepares to host 2026 World Cup matches.

Overview

  • Late May 2026 filings show Stan Kroenke’s Hollywood Park group is suing the City of Inglewood for about $400 million in reimbursement for work around SoFi Stadium.
  • Kroenke’s claim relies on a 2015 development agreement that his lawyers say obligated the city to repay costs for roads, sewer lines, streetlights and public‑safety services.
  • Inglewood rejects the demand, arguing a subsequent state law and court rulings invalidated the voter‑adopted 2015 pact and disputing the size and method of the $400 million calculation.
  • The reimbursement suit follows a separate Hollywood Park lawsuit over a 2025 city billboard contract, a dispute that helped trigger the recent legal escalation.
  • SoFi was built with reported private funding of roughly $5–5.5 billion and hosts major events, so the case could affect local public services during the 2026 World Cup and reshape how California cities write long‑term developer deals.