NFL statement: “The email from Jon Gruden denigrating DeMaurice Smith is appalling, abhorrent and wholly contrary to the NFL’s values. We condemn the statement and regret any harm that its publication may inflict on Mr. Smith or anyone else.” https://t.co/b9IUku9saH
Originally Posted by Superturtle:
Nah. **** Goodell and the rest even more. Hopefully Gruden tells them to **** off when they offer a settlement and let it get to discovery.
Keep in mind Snyder dicked over his brother too. So I'm sure he's walking in guns blazing. [Reply]
Does Gruden not need a motive for his law suit? Why would the NFL ruin him on purpose? To make him the scape goat in a bigger mess? To send a message? Is that the motive they will use in the court filing? [Reply]
Originally Posted by Red Dawg:
Does Gruden not need a motive for his law suit? Why would the NFL ruin him on purpose? To make him the scape goat in a bigger mess? To send a message? Is that the motive they will use in the court filing?
Originally Posted by Red Dawg:
Does Gruden not need a motive for his law suit? Why would the NFL ruin him on purpose? To make him the scape goat in a bigger mess? To send a message? Is that the motive they will use in the court filing?
Are you asking if a civil suit requires a specific assertion of motive like you hear about in criminal investigations? No, . . . just acts, a requisite level of purpose or knowledge, and damage to the plaintiff.
If you are asking more informally, will Gruden have to prove some negligent or intentional act of the defendant to prevail at trial. Likely, but the form and nature will depend on the complaint alleged, and doesn't have to be proven until said trial. [Reply]