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Lance Armstrong loses bid to block $12-million lawsuit

Lance Armstrong crosses the finish line during the 15th stage of the Tour de France in July 2009
(Laurent Rebours / Associated Press )
By David Wharton
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A Texas court has denied Lance Armstrong’s motion for temporary relief against a Dallas company that is seeking to recover $12 million in performance bonuses paid to him during his historic cycling career.

SCA Promotions wants the money back because Armstrong admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs. The company says it was deceived by the disgraced cyclist.

The Supreme Court of Texas announced on its website Friday that Armstrong’s petition for a writ of mandamus has been denied. The motion sought to block a June review by an arbitration panel that has agreed to consider the case.

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SCA decided to file its suit after Armstrong confessed to cheating in early 2013.

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David Wharton

David Wharton has filled an array of roles – covering the courts, entertainment, sports and the second Persian Gulf War – since starting as a Los Angeles Times intern in 1982. His work has been honored by organizations such as the Society for Features Journalism and Associated Press Sports Editors and has been anthologized in “Best American Sports Writing.” He has also been nominated for an Emmy and has written two books, including “Conquest,” an inside look at USC football during the Pete Carroll era.

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