Nevada court orders Jon Gruden case to go to NFL arbitration (1 Viewer)

[Infoman]

Nevada court sides with NFL in Gruden lawsuit

The Nevada Supreme Court sided with the NFL against Jon Gruden, ruling that he was required to file his claim through league arbitration and thus ineligible to sue the NFL for his termination.

www.espn.com

 

[Thunderchild]

Nevada court sides with NFL in Gruden lawsuit

The Nevada Supreme Court sided with the NFL against Jon Gruden, ruling that he was required to file his claim through league arbitration and thus ineligible to sue the NFL for his termination.

www.espn.com

Damn.

Definitely on Gruden's side on this one, mostly because his opposition is Goodell. Was hoping that Gruden could pull Goodell down a few pegs.

Wonder if he is going to take it to the US Supreme Court ...

 

[TenTwo]

This sucks

 

[evilsaint]

Boo this. Wanted to see depositions...

 

[los226]

Gruden stood no chance against the shield

 

[0rion]

Let me guess....the arbitrator is Goodell?

 

[Thunderchild]

Let me guess....the arbitrator is Goodell?

Yes, it is! That was a major point that Gruden was trying to make (along with his belief that the clause didn't apply to him post-release). The binding arbitration is to be presided over by Goodell.

 

[0rion]

Yes, it is! That was a major point that Gruden was trying to make (along with his belief that the clause didn't apply to him post-release). The binding arbitration is to be presided over by Goodell.

And no one with any say can see that's a problem?

 

[Thunderchild]

And no one with any say can see that's a problem?

The problem is that when Gruden was hired he signed a document that included the binding arbitration clause (oversimplified). IOW, he agreed to Goodell arbitrating any issues. Most coaches (all?) have signed something similar. That's why it was so important that he get the Nevada courts to agree that the clause stopped being applicable when Gruden left the Raiders.

The issue of Goodell being the arbitrator was negotiated during the last NFLPA contract and became boiler plate text in coaches contracts as well.

 

[boutte]

Money talks.

 

[Cincy Saint]

Damn.

Definitely on Gruden's side on this one, mostly because his opposition is Goodell. Was hoping that Gruden could pull Goodell down a few pegs.

Wonder if he is going to take it to the US Supreme Court ...

He's not at that stage yet.

Per the article, a three judge panel of the Nev. SC made this ruling. Gruden's lawyer said they would seek a hearing before all seven justices of the Nevada Supreme Court. There's still hope that justice will be served.

 

[Thunderchild]

He's not at that stage yet.

Per the article, a three judge panel of the Nev. SC made this ruling. Gruden's lawyer said they would seek a hearing before all seven justices of the Nevada Supreme Court. There's still hope that justice will be served.

Yep. I know that. But I seriously doubt that he is going to get the relief he needs in Nevada.

We know how 3 have voted already. Goodell only needs 2 votes of the additional 4 to win his case in Nevada, while Gruden needs 3 of the remaining 4. And that's IF he gets heard by the entire 7.

 

[SAINTIN NEBR]

Nevada and huge cash cow NFL...gambling, etc.... what could possibly be wrong with this picture in the eyes of actual justice ? My guess is a lot of people ( judges included ) probably owe their soul to the company store....

 

[No2DC]

Meh

 

[2009ring]

So predictable it's almost comical.

Zero accountability