It’s been called the greatest deal in sports franchise history, and now, it may finally come to an end. The NBA has long hoped to be relieved of a 1976 agreement that gave two brothers one-seventh of the visual media revenues received by four NBA teams. The agreement didn’t seem outrageous in 1976, but in 2014, that agreement has given the brothers over $300 million in media revenue. Finally, the NBA and the two brothers, Daniel and Ozzie Silna, are coming to a settlement to …
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Johnny Depp Settles Bodyguard Lawsuit
According to TMZ, Johnny Depp settled a case brought against him concerning the alleged actions of his bodyguards. Rather than fighting it out in court, Depp and the other defendants reached an agreement with Robin Eckert for an undisclosed amount.
In December 2011, Depp attended an Iggy Pop concert in Los Angeles. Allegedly, Eckert, who was seated next to Depp, was thrown to the ground by Depp’s bodyguards after dancing too close to the movie star. Eckert claimed the bodyguards caused her pants to …
Continue ReadingConcerns Raised Over Attorney Compensation in NFL Concussion Litigation Settlement
Around four months ago it was announced that over 4,500 NFL player plaintiffs and the League reached a $765 million settlement resolving the ongoing multi-district concussion litigation in Pennsylvania District Court. In brief, the plaintiffs alleged that the NFL intentionally concealed the long-term risks of head injuries and concussions and their role in later-life cognitive decline.
However, U.S. District Court Judge Anita Brody for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has yet to approve the settlement agreement, partly due to issues concerning attorney compensation. It was …
Continue ReadingLance Armstrong Settles and Avoids Questioning Under Oath
Just one day before Lance Armstrong was to be questioned under oath about his doping practices, he settled a lawsuit brought earlier this year and avoided his deposition.
In February 2013, Acceptance Insurance Company sued Armstrong after he admitted to doping during an interview with Oprah Winfrey. The company, like many others, wants the money it paid to Armstrong back. In Acceptance’s case, the company sought the return of $3 million in bonuses it paid for wins from 1999 to 2001.
On November 20, Armstrong …
Continue ReadingRyan Hart Did Not Consent to $40 Million EA Settlement
Ryan Hart, a former Rutgers quarterback, told the New Jersey federal court that he was “completely uninformed” about negotiations and a settlement impacting his case against Electronic Arts (EA). In his October 21, 2013 filing, Hart did not object to the settlement, but he opposed an action to replace him as the named plaintiff.
The $40 million settlement, announced last month, will remove EA and the Collegiate Licensing Co. (CLC) from Hart’s case and two others if approved. Hart’s case was filed …
Continue ReadingNCAA Agrees to Mediate Concussion Claims
Former federal judge Layn Phillips is heading back to mediation with parties over concussion claims. This time he will preside over claims by former college football players against the NCAA.
The suit was filed two years ago by former Eastern Illinois player Adrian Arrington and three others. Arrington, now 27, suffers from seizures that he alleges are a product of repeated head trauma suffered while playing as a defensive back. The players, who are seeking class action status, are asking for unspecified money damages, long …
Continue ReadingEA & CLC No Longer “In the Game” With College Athletes
After a long legal battle with college athletes, Electronic Arts (EA) and the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) are calling it quits. On September 26, 2013, the companies announced that they reached a settlement agreement with the former college athletes. If the judge approves the settlement, the NCAA will be forced to defend the suits on its own.
Four years ago, former UCLA basketball star Ed O’Bannon filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, EA, and CLC focusing on college athletes’ rights and compensation. O’Bannon sought …
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