Logan Paul Challenges Auction House Over $562K Michael Jordan Floor Piece

AUSTIN, Texas — WWE star and social media influencer Logan Paul filed an injunction against Heritage Auctions on Thursday, raising concerns about the authenticity of a Michael Jordan-signed piece of floor from the United Center that he won at auction.

Paul alleges that he was not given the opportunity to investigate the floor’s authenticity before being pressured to make a payment, which was originally due on September 25, according to court documents. Heritage informed Paul that failing to meet the deadline would forfeit his rights to the item, which he won with a bid of $562,555.42, including buyer’s premium.

Josh Bernstein, Paul’s attorney at Akerman LLP, has requested a temporary restraining order, which was granted on Thursday morning. A hearing regarding the temporary injunction is set for October 9.

“It goes without saying that authenticity is everything in the collectibles community,” Bernstein stated. “Collectors like Logan deserve proof of authenticity that stands up to scrutiny and addresses glaring holes and inconsistencies.”

The piece in question is described as an 8-by-8-foot section of the United Center floor, marketed by Heritage as “the ultimate Michael Jordan display piece.” The listing claims it was used during the Bulls’ playoff seasons from 1994 through 1998, and it contains several inscriptions by Jordan, including “Air Jordan” and “HOF 2009.”

Heritage’s listing also references a certificate of authenticity from Upper Deck Authentication and third-party verifications from PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication Services. However, Paul contests that the court section does not match what was used from 1995 to 1998, raising questions about whether it was resurfaced or replaced over the years.

Heritage has defended itself, insisting that it would not sell an item unless it was confident in its authenticity. “We stand behind every item that we sell,” a spokesperson stated. “This lot would not have been included for sale at auction unless we were fully confident in its authenticity.”

In an email exchange included in court filings, Chris Ivy, Heritage’s director of sports auctions, indicated that there is no documentation linking the floor piece to the claimed seasons. Bernstein is pressing for more information as he navigates this legal dispute in hopes of clarifying the authenticity process for high-value collectibles.

The outcome of this case could set significant precedents for the collectibles community regarding the verification of authenticity.