Judge Dismisses $4.7 Billion Refund Claim in NFL Sunday Ticket Lawsuit Involving Jones, Other Owners
Dallas, Texas – A federal court has nullified a previous ruling that could have required NFL owners to pay a hefty $4.7 billion restitution in connection to a class-action lawsuit over its Sunday Ticket service pricing. This decision, issued from the bench by a U.S. magistrate judge, tosses out the award that had been granted by an arbitrator, marking a significant victory for the league and its team owners, including prominent figure Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys. The lawsuit, which captures the ongoing contention around the pricing strategies of the NFL’s exclusive broadcasting services, … Read more