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The National Football League had its first outbreak of Covid-19 going into Week 4 of the league’s 2020 Season. Within a week, the Tennessee Titans had twenty organizational members tested positive for the Virus. It was also revealed that star Quarterback and former NFL Most Valuable Player, Cam Newton, from the New England Patriots tested […]
The following article was written by Benjamin Haynes, Esq. In 2009, former Rutgers quarterback, Ryan Hart, filed a lawsuit against Electronic Arts (E.A.) for violation of his right of publicity. Specifically, Hart stated that E.A. misappropriated his likeness for use in the NCAA Football video game in order to enhance the commercial value of the video […]
The following article was written by Benjamin Haynes, Esq. On February 1, 2013, ZICO Beverages LLC (ZICO) filed a Complaint against Chad Johnson, aka Chad Ochocinco, in the state of California. Back in June of 2012, ZICO entered into an endorsement agreement with Johnson. Pursuant to the terms of this agreement, Johnson was to “refrain from […]
The following article was written by Benjamin Haynes, Esq. A morals/morality clause is a provision within a contract, which holds a party to a certain behavioral standard. Generally, athletes and actors will see this type of clause in endorsement contracts with various businesses. Recently, a lawsuit filed on behalf of Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall against […]
The following article was written by Benjamin Haynes, Esq. The term “Gross Negligence” was mentioned in a recent article written by the TheBigLead.com. This term was in reference to the Washington Redskins Head Coach, Mike Shanahan playing Robert Griffin III (RGIII) in the playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks. Robert Griffin initially injured his knee during a […]
The following article was written by Benjamin Haynes, Esq. Beverly Morgan is a 66-year-old woman residing in Lincoln, Nebraska. She recently brought a lawsuit through attorney Robert Kinsey against the Bo Pelini Foundation (Bo Pelini is the Head Football Coach at the University of Nebraska). Morgan also named Tim Beck as a defendant. Tim is the […]
The following article was written by Benjamin Haynes, Esq. In 2008, former Tennessee Titan Pro-Bowl lineman Bruce Matthews filed a workers compensation claim against the NFL Management Council (NFLMC). Bruce alleged that he suffered pain and disability from injuries incurred during his career as a professional football player. Matthews v. Nat’l Football League Mgmt. Council, (9th […]
The following article is a guest contribution by Benjamin Haynes, Esq. Haynes is a former Division 1 Basketball Player at Oral Roberts University and currently practices law in the State of Florida. On July 25, 2012, former Gardner-Webb quarterback, John Rock, by and through counsel, filed a class action complaint against the NCAA. This complaint alleges […]
The following article is a guest contribution by Benjamin Haynes, Esq. Haynes is a former Division 1 Basketball Player at Oral Roberts University and currently practices law in the State of Florida. On July 24th, 2012, Terrence Williams filed a lawsuit in Broward County, Florida against George Carter and former NFL wide receiver Cris Carter. Terrence […]
The following article is a guest contribution by Benjamin Haynes, Esq. Haynes is a former Division 1 Basketball Player at Oral Roberts University and currently practices law in the State of Florida. On July 11, 2012, Housewall, LLC, filed a lawsuit against former Miami Dolphins football player Jason Taylor and his wife Katina. Housewall is claiming […]