In 2016, Yoel Romero’s suspension from USADA was shortened as it was determined that he ingested the banned substance from a tainted supplement. The UFC fighter followed up by suing the supplement company, claiming damage to his reputation and loss of a title fight opportunity, and that Goldstar Performance Products was aware that their supplements were tainted.
The case recently concluded, and on Tuesday, Romero’s team revealed that they have won the lawsuit and have been awarded $27.45 million in damages.
His agent, Abraham Kawa, spoke to multiple outlets, stating that the value came from $3 million for “lost wages,” $3 million for “reputable harm,” and $3 million for “emotional damage,” with the total being multiplied by three based on the state of New Jersey’s “Consumer Fraud Act.