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Jon Gruden’s Legal Battle Takes Another Hit as NFL Arbitration Looms: Exploring the Former Raiders Coach’s Diminishing Options

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LAS VEGAS — Jon Gruden, the former Las Vegas Raiders head coach, has faced further setbacks in his legal battle against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell. The dispute, stemming from a series of leaked emails that led to Gruden’s resignation in 2021, appears to be steering inexorably toward arbitration under the league’s governance. Gruden initiated legal action against the NFL after emails he sent containing racist, sexist, and homophobic remarks were publicly disclosed. These emails, which were exchanged with former Washington Commanders’ president Bruce Allen from 2011 to 2018, surfaced during an NFL investigation … Read more

Former Charleston Battery Owner Hit with $4.5 Million Judgment for 2018 Golf Cart Assault

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CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. — A Charleston County court has confirmed a $4.5 million judgment against former Charleston Battery owner, Eric Bernard Bowman, relating to two instances of vehicular assault in 2018. The lawsuit resolved with Bowman being held liable for significant compensatory and punitive damages. In a detailed evaluation, the jury awarded the plaintiff, Wallace Blair Crosby, $1.8 million in actual damages for the injuries sustained during the incident. Additionally, Bowman faces $2.7 million in punitive damages, a reflection of the jury’s perception of the severity of his actions and intended as a deterrent against … Read more

NFL Hit with $4.7 Billion Jury Verdict Over Sunday Ticket Pricing Conspiracy

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Los Angeles — A federal jury recently ruled that the National Football League (NFL) must pay a hefty $4.7 billion to a class of sports enthusiasts who claim the league conspired with DirecTV and major networks to overcharge for its exclusive Sunday Ticket package. The compensation awarded may soar past $14 billion if the decision withstands appeals, owing to antitrust laws that allow tripling of the damages. Filed in 2015, the class-action suit includes more than 2.4 million residential subscribers and over 48,000 commercial entities such as bars and restaurants. While residential subscribers were awarded … Read more

NFL Hit with $4.7 Billion Jury Verdict for Overcharging ‘Sunday Ticket’ Subscribers

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Los Angeles, CA – A federal jury in California has mandated the National Football Congress (NFL) to pay more than $4.7 billion in damages for allegedly charging excessive rates for their “Sunday Ticket” packages. The decision, announced Thursday, concluded that the NFL and its teams had conspired to set high prices for the service, impacting millions of fans who subscribe both residentially and commercially. The legal proceedings in Los Angeles ruled predominantly in favor of the plaintiffs, specifically awarding $4.6 billion to the residential subscribers and an additional $96 million to commercial entities like bars … Read more