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Banned British player's £15m lawsuit against WTA dismissed

Banned British player's £15m lawsuit against WTA dismissed

Summary

A U.S. court dismissed British tennis player Tara Moore's lawsuit seeking £15 million against the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). Moore had sued the WTA for not warning players about the risk of contaminated meat causing a positive doping test, which led to her four-year ban.

Key Facts

  • Tara Moore is a British doubles tennis player banned from playing until 2028.
  • In 2022, Moore tested positive for banned substances at a tournament in Colombia.
  • An independent tribunal found the positive test was caused by contaminated meat, and Moore was not at fault.
  • The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) appealed, leading to a ban upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
  • Moore sued the WTA for £15 million, claiming they failed to warn players about contaminated meat risks.
  • The American Arbitration Association and a U.S. District Court both dismissed Moore’s claims.
  • The court said Moore’s legal challenge was not justified on legal grounds.
  • Moore reached a career-high doubles ranking of 77th in 2022.
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