Moore and Bertuzzi Settlement Called Into Question

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The announced settlement between Steve Moore and Todd Bertuzzi, ending 10 years of litigation, has been called into question by Moore’s older brother Mark, who denies any such deal was reached.

Merely hours after it was announced that the Moore and Bertuzzi lawsuit was settled outside of court, Mark Moore stated publicly that it is only a ploy.  Mark told reporters that his brother told him there was no deal and that the Moore legal team believes Bertuzzi and the Canucks were trying to pressure Moore into settling as the trial date is imminent.

The Canucks however have expressed a different view.  Through a publicly released statement, the  Canucks “confirm that a mutually agreeable and confidential settlement of the action commenced by Steve Moore . . . has been reached.”  The NHL also appears to believe a settlement was reached.  Deputy commissioner Bill Daly stated that the NHL is “pleased that the resolution of this matter allows the parties to turn the page and look to the future.”

Similarly, Bertuzzi’s lawyer, Geoff Adair, noted that Mark Moore isn’t a party to the litigation and he doesn’t know what he is talking about.  He further stated that a deal was “confirmed in writing” and is “enforceable in court.”

Steve Moore has yet to make a public statement regarding the potential settlement of this law suit.  If no deal has been reached, the trial will begin on September 8.

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