against Marriott from a federal court in Texas to an Arizona state court and scheduled a news conference Tuesday at which he and his attorney plan to show the surveillance video capturing the Feb. 5 conversation between Irvin and a Phoenix hotel staffer that is at the center of his complaint.
Irvin filed paperwork Monday for the lawsuit’s voluntary dismissal from Eastern District federal court. But the lawsuit is still alive, and no settlement has been reached between the sides. The case moved because Irvin and his legal team have collected more information on the incident and parties involved, influencing the case’s jurisdiction, Irvin’s attorney Levi McCathern toldAt an 11 a.m. news conference, McCathern and Irvin plan to address reporters in Dallas.
The league, per Marriott, reviewed the complaint and security footage before removing Irvin from the hotel. Irvin’s appearances on. The video, which Irvin and McCathern plan to release, lasts about 90 seconds, McCathern has said. Marriott also plans to give Irvin on Tuesday at least one other video recording from that same evening. It is expected to show Irvin speaking with patrons at the lobby bar.
Irvin is suing Marriott for defamation and tortious interference in a business relationship. He pulled the lawsuit Monday without prejudice, according to a court filing