Kraft Group sues Foxborough over $1M stadium fee dispute

The Kraft Group, led by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, has filed a lawsuit against the town of Foxborough alleging the town unlawfully imposed approximately $1 million in administrative fees for Gillette Stadium’s entertainment license renewal. The complaint centers on a licensing dispute that erupted after Foxborough sought roughly $1 million in fees for the stadium’s license renewal, far exceeding the state-authorized maximum of $100. The Kraft Group argues these fees constitute illegal taxes, while Foxborough maintains the charges are necessary to offset public safety costs tied to large-scale events at the venue.