Kucinich loses appeal in Browns lawsuit, will challenge ruling in Ohio Supreme Court

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Former Cleveland Mayor and Congressman Dennis Kucinich has lost his appeal over the Browns move to Brook Park, closing the final lawsuit looking to prevent a relocation.

When reached for comment, Kucinich says he will appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court.

“I will appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court. This is a fundamental question about a taxpayer’s rights.”

Kucinich had filed a lawsuit against the Browns and the City of Cleveland in 2025, arguing against the Browns move to Brook Park.

A judge eventually threw out that lawsuit following an agreement between the Browns and the City, saying the lawsuit was “moot” now that both sides were in agreement.

Kucinich then appealed that decision.

That appeal was denied by the Eights District Court of Appeals Wednesday after they sided with the City of Cleveland who said Kucinich could not represent the taxpayers of Ohio as he is not a licensed attorney.

The final lawsuit remaining related to the Browns move is currently blocking the $600M in state funds set to go to the team for the stadium. The Haslam’s have said if those funds are not released they will be able to find alternative means to pay for that portion of the stadium.