Patriots | Jets fan sues team for $184 million

[Gryphon]

Patriots | Jets fan sues team for $184 million
Sat, 29 Sep 2007 17:10:34 -0700

Dennis Waszak Jr., of the Associated Press, reports a New York Jets season-ticket holder has filed a class-action lawsuit against the New England Patriots and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick for "deceiving customers." Carl Mayer filed the lawsuit after the Patriots were caught illegally videotaping signals from Jets coaches Week 1. "They violated the integrity of the game. This is a way of punishing Belichick and the Patriots," said Mayer's attorney Bruce Afran. Mayer is seeking more than $184 million in damages for Jets ticket holders. The lawsuit maintained that because other teams found illegal videotaping by the defendants, Jets ticket holders should be compensated for all games played in Giants Stadium since Belichick became head coach in 2000. The two calculated that because customers paid $61.6 million to watch eight "fraudulent" games, they're entitled to triple that amount in compensation under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act and the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act.

 

[LeonDixson]

Patriots | Jets fan sues team for $184 million
Sat, 29 Sep 2007 17:10:34 -0700

Dennis Waszak Jr., of the Associated Press, reports a New York Jets season-ticket holder has filed a class-action lawsuit against the New England Patriots and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick for "deceiving customers." Carl Mayer filed the lawsuit after the Patriots were caught illegally videotaping signals from Jets coaches Week 1. "They violated the integrity of the game. This is a way of punishing Belichick and the Patriots," said Mayer's attorney Bruce Afran. Mayer is seeking more than $184 million in damages for Jets ticket holders. The lawsuit maintained that because other teams found illegal videotaping by the defendants, Jets ticket holders should be compensated for all games played in Giants Stadium since Belichick became head coach in 2000. The two calculated that because customers paid $61.6 million to watch eight "fraudulent" games, they're entitled to triple that amount in compensation under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act and the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act.

I wish the referees were legally liable for their gross incompetence and unfair officiating. I'd join that class action suit.

 

[NMfan]

This may become interesting because The Commish destroyed the evidence immediately after viewing it. People will be asking for specific dates and games taped including if any Super Bowl was affected.

 

[Seven]

So the lawsuit is basically due to the Jets stinkin' it up?

You think we can get 1996-2006 grandfathered in?

 

[peplaw06]

This may become interesting because The Commish destroyed the evidence immediately after viewing it. People will be asking for specific dates and games taped including if any Super Bowl was affected.

Yeah let's throw Goodell in there as a co-defendant for destruction of evidence.

 

[Nors]

Its reported Jimmy Johnson on the Wfan admitted to taping opponents signals. Switzer has also and its all a big to do over nothing. Dallas SB's tainted too?


take a look at some of the great coaches of the last 20 years. Jimmy Johnson, Barry Switzer, Bill Parcells, Mike Holmgren, Mike Shannahan... they all admit to using some form of sign stealing. And now that the Patriots beat one of the best teams last year in the San Diego Chargers, they have vindicated themselves, especially with LT trash talking the Patriots so heavily beforehand.

Now, if the Patriots go into a nosedive and finish the season 8-8, there will be questions. But to call into question the integrity of the Patriots 3 SB rings is foolish. That's like saying the Chargers 14 wins are tainted because both Luis Castillo and Shawne Merriman, two of their big defensive stars, were suspended for steroid use.

 

[CowboyWay]

Is it any wonder why people hate lawyers?

 

[EastDallasCowboy]

This is extremely interesting.

If it were to actually make it to trial, or atleast not get immediately thrown out, the attorneys would have every legal right to subpoena any and all documents and video the NFL has regarding this, as well as that of the Packers (the first team to levy accusations), Jets, and the Patriots.

If there really is more to this, this could be the way the "more" makes it to the general public.

 

[Seven]

Its reported Jimmy Johnson on the Wfan admitted to taping opponents signals. Switzer has also and its all a big to do over nothing. Dallas SB's tainted too?

Your post in another thread:

"Quint, Jimmy Johnson on radio recently said he filmed signals too. Everyone does it. Switzer almost said the same. Does that make us cheaters?"

Which is it Nors? It seems you're efforts in embellishment are quite tainted.

You were also asked this and did not answer;

Umm...evidence of this broadcast?

The only time in which I heard about him saying anything with respect to the Cheatriots was on the Fox Pre-game show where he admitted to attempting to steal signals (as every team does), but never to filming them like Bellicheat.

And this..............

Did Jimmy Johnson continue filming after reading a letter from the NFL explicitly stating the practice was banned?

I'm confused................

 

[Kilyin]

especially with LT trash talking the Patriots so heavily beforehand.

He didn't talk trash before the game. He did it in frustration from losing afterward. Tomlinson isn't the type to do alot of pregame jabbering. He's just a sore loser.

 

[Nors]

Your post in another thread:



Which is it Nors? It seems you're efforts in embellishment are quite tainted.

You were also asked this and did not answer;



And this..............



I'm confused................

Wfan per internet reports Johnson admitted to taping signals.

 

[Nors]

http://www.wfan.com/pages/744503.php


Listen to Jimmy Interview he clearly admitted to stealing signals.

 

[DBoys]

I hope the Jets win the lawsuit.

 

[Seven]

http://www.wfan.com/pages/744503.php


Listen to Jimmy Interview he clearly admitted to stealing signals.

I must've missed the "filming" portion of his admission. Is it in there? Was there a front office sanction requesting that it cease and desist yet Jimmy continued on? I haven't heard Switzer fess up to anything.

Bottom line is Belichik was busted after it was requested that teams stop doing this. I find it ironic that the bust came connected with one of is own. He had to of known they could've beaten the Jets blindfolded yet chose to really stick it to Mangini ensuring victory, by a large margin, cheating.
I don't really take anything away from the Patriots winning, as they should have, rather I find offense in BB's motive and respesct for the game. There's something seriously wrong with that. Contrary to his personal beliefs, he isn't bigger than football.