At STL City court...STL vs. NFL protective order to asess punitive damages. STL wants discovery of NFL assets, says the legal standard is straightforward.
— Randy Karraker (@RandyKarraker) July 12, 2021
STL says NFL & Kroenke committed "willful or outrageous or reckless act vs. plaintiff rights."
— Randy Karraker (@RandyKarraker) July 12, 2021
STL claims NFL kept discovery confidential. Email from Eric Gruman-"I'm trying to get some terrific L.A. opportunities to fruition under cover of darkness."
— Randy Karraker (@RandyKarraker) July 12, 2021
In deposition, Goodell held relocation guidelines in his hand. Was asked "are these mandatory?" (to abide by) Replied "Counselor, it says right here, (they are).
— Randy Karraker (@RandyKarraker) July 12, 2021
2014 Email from Demoff to NFL says L.A. land story is coming out. League responds "what should we say." Demoff provides talking points that Goodell uses in Super Bowl press conference, denying he knows land purchase by Kroenke is for stadium.
— Randy Karraker (@RandyKarraker) July 12, 2021
Peacock e-mail to Demoff telling him about National Car Rental naming rights deal. Demoff responds with link to YouTube video that screams "F it, I'm out."
— Randy Karraker (@RandyKarraker) July 12, 2021
STL has record of 2013 phone call with Kroenke, Goodell, Mara (Giants) and Rooney (Steelers). Kroenke says "I'm going to buy 2 parcels of land and build a stadium in L.A." Says we're trying very hard to stay under the radar screen and keep it hidden." Goodell: "We will respect
— Randy Karraker (@RandyKarraker) July 12, 2021
Your confidentiality. "
— Randy Karraker (@RandyKarraker) July 12, 2021
Other notes-NFL never intended to force Kroenke to negotiate in good faith.
— Randy Karraker (@RandyKarraker) July 12, 2021
Judge says he needs clear and convincing evidence that about 25 defendants operated in a fraudulent manner, and says he hasn't seen that. Says evidence is necessary to delve into individuals' finances.
— Randy Karraker (@RandyKarraker) July 12, 2021
STL attorney says they received relocation money. That's all we need to know. It was said in owners meeting STL would be harmed."
— Randy Karraker (@RandyKarraker) July 12, 2021
It was confirmed that the Arizona Cardinals voted against the Rams relocation. My sense is the Panthers were the other team that did.
— Randy Karraker (@RandyKarraker) July 12, 2021
Judge says preponderance of evidence exists against Mara, Kraft, Jones, Rooney...one other...for damages. Most NFL owners spared discovery of finances.
— Randy Karraker (@RandyKarraker) July 12, 2021
2 other nuggets: Jerry Jones admitted he urged Kroenke to move. Day after relocation vote, Rams signed contract w/ Jones Legends corp to sell PSL's and luxury boxes.
— Randy Karraker (@RandyKarraker) July 12, 2021
One quick correction: STL has the ability to investigate net worth of NFL, Goodell, Kroenke, Jones, Kraft, Mara, Richardson. They have 10 days to ask for right to investigate other owners. Apparently it's rare for a judge to rule from the bench, as he did for STL here.
— Randy Karraker (@RandyKarraker) July 12, 2021
In today's more than 2-hour hearing that was not publicly docketed, Judge Chris McGraugh said St. Louis plaintiffs showed sufficient evidence to get financials from NFL, Kroenke, Rams, Commissioner Goodell and team owners Jones, Mara, Kraft and Richardson. Story TK @stltoday https://t.co/sDJG6LMNgV
— Joel Currier (@joelcurrier) July 12, 2021
Correction. The judge did not list Goodell among those from whom St. Louis plaintiffs may get financial information. He mentioned Clark Hunt, owner of the KC Chiefs. @Ben_Fred https://t.co/bTnjbh9prn
— Joel Currier (@joelcurrier) July 12, 2021
Judge now questions NFL attorney as to why months after he ordered owners to turn over financial documents NFL attorneys are now saying they’re just starting to look forward that info. NFL attorney argues that a mountain of material has been overlooked.
— Holden Kurwicki (@Holden_Kurwicki) October 13, 2021
Judge McGraugh again asks why info they’ve been asking for for months is still incomplete and financial info on businesses hasn’t been reported.
— Holden Kurwicki (@Holden_Kurwicki) October 13, 2021
Judge McGraugh tells NFL Attorney: “This behavior cannot go on!”
— Holden Kurwicki (@Holden_Kurwicki) October 13, 2021
NFL Attorney: “Let’s be practical here”
— Holden Kurwicki (@Holden_Kurwicki) October 13, 2021
Judge: “I am being practical here. With all of your good intentions I don’t believe your clients are acting with good intentions”
STL Attorney says he wants all document production from all defendants within the next two weeks “since they’re working so hard on it”.
— Holden Kurwicki (@Holden_Kurwicki) October 13, 2021
John Mara ��️ St. Louis:
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 27, 2021
"Mara said that Kroenke's change in position was ridiculous and that if Kroenke had not agreed to indemnify the league, the owners wouldn't have voted for him to move. He said anyone who was in the room in Houston when the vote was taken would know that."
John Mara ��️ St. Louis:
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 27, 2021
"Mara said that Kroenke's change in position was ridiculous and that if Kroenke had not agreed to indemnify the league, the owners wouldn't have voted for him to move. He said anyone who was in the room in Houston when the vote was taken would know that."
