Kentucky Seeks To Move Gillispie Lawsuit

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The University of Kentucky Athletics Association has asked a federal judge to either dismiss a lawsuit brought by former basketball coach Billy Gillispie or move the case to Kentucky.

In a motion filed in federal court in Texas, the association’s attorneys say the school has minimum contact with the state of Texas, giving the court there no jurisdiction to hear Gillispie’s claims.

Gillispie sued the athletics association in federal court in Dallas on May 27, claiming fraud and breach of contract. Gillispie claims the school never intended to sign him to long-term deal. The school has denied the allegations.

Gillispie’s attorney, Demetrios Anaipakos of Houston, did not immediately return a message seeking comment Monday.

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