League responds to Vilma suit, reiterates commitment to safety and integrity

05-17-2012, 05:14 PM

The NFL has responded to the lawsuit filed Thursday by Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma against Commissioner Roger Goodell for defamation.

“We have not yet reviewed the filing,” NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told PFT via email. “However, our commitment to player safety and the integrity of the game is our main consideration. We recognize that not everyone will agree with decisions that need to be made.”

Goodell will have 30 days to formally respond to the complaint, once it is officially served. It will be far more detailed than the paragraph appearing above, and it likely will consist of an effort to dismiss the case, possibly under the argument that the labor agreement supersedes the litigation process, forcing Vilma to file a grievance under the CBA.

League responds to Vilma suit, reiterates commitment to safety and integrity | ProFootballTalk

|Mitch| · 05-17-2012, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

forcing Vilma to file a grievance under the CBA.

They've already done this right, wasn't that the hearing yesterday?

saintfan · 05-17-2012, 05:25 PM

I love this comment under the write up:

So the decision to lie about a persons actions, destroy their personal reputation, deny them the evidence to refute to protect their good name, and deprive them of their livelihood had to be made, for player safety reasons?

DOH!

AsylumGuido · 05-17-2012, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

The NFL has responded to the lawsuit filed Thursday by Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma against Commissioner Roger Goodell for defamation.

“We have not yet reviewed the filing,” NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told PFT via email. “However, our commitment to player safety and the integrity of the game is our main consideration. We recognize that not everyone will agree with decisions that need to be made.”

Goodell will have 30 days to formally respond to the complaint, once it is officially served. It will be far more detailed than the paragraph appearing above, and it likely will consist of an effort to dismiss the case, possibly under the argument that the labor agreement supersedes the litigation process, forcing Vilma to file a grievance under the CBA.

Here's where the CBA can't come into play. This is not NFLPA v. NFL. This is Vilma v. Goodell. The NFL has no jurisdiction, therefore the CBA does not come into play. This is a private lawsuit by one individual against the other. The NFL may tell Goodell he is on his own as right now they are not included in any liability.

Very slick move by his lawyer.

foreverfan · 05-17-2012, 05:34 PM

Payton vs Goodell and Loomis vs Goodell should be next.

saintfan · 05-17-2012, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

Payton vs Goodell and Loomis vs Goodell should be next.

I'm considering Saintfan & Zooey VS Goodell.

Danno · 05-17-2012, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Here's where the CBA can't come into play. This is not NFLPA v. NFL. This is Vilma v. Goodell. The NFL has no jurisdiction, therefore the CBA does not come into play. This is a private lawsuit by one individual against the other. The NFL may tell Goodell he is on his own as right now they are not included in any liability.

Very slick move by his lawyer.

Yep, Goodell is probably thinking...

"Holy crap!!! I may have stepped in it big time."

Halo · 05-17-2012, 05:50 PM

I think as a sign of support for Vilma, we should ALL file lawsuits, personally and individually, against Roger Goodell.....

saintfan · 05-17-2012, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

I think as a sign of support for Vilma, we should ALL file lawsuits, personally and individually, against Roger Goodell.....

You know a lawyer that can hook us up with a group discount? If so, count me in.

Danno · 05-17-2012, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

You know a lawyer that can hook us up with a group discount? If so, count me in.

I got an extra 12 bucks, count me in.

05-17-2012, 05:14 PM	#1
Threaded by WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,001 Rating: (0 votes - average) The NFL has responded to the lawsuit filed Thursday by Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma against Commissioner Roger Goodell for defamation. “We have not yet reviewed the filing,” NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told PFT via email. “However, our commitment to player safety and the integrity of the game is our main consideration. We recognize that not everyone will agree with decisions that need to be made.” Goodell will have 30 days to formally respond to the complaint, once it is officially served. It will be far more detailed than the paragraph appearing above, and it likely will consist of an effort to dismiss the case, possibly under the argument that the labor agreement supersedes the litigation process, forcing Vilma to file a grievance under the CBA. League responds to Vilma suit, reiterates commitment to safety and integrity \| ProFootballTalk Last edited by Halo; 05-20-2012 at 11:05 PM..
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05-17-2012, 05:20 PM	#2
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 forcing Vilma to file a grievance under the CBA. They've already done this right, wasn't that the hearing yesterday?

05-17-2012, 05:25 PM	#3
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	I love this comment under the write up: So the decision to lie about a persons actions, destroy their personal reputation, deny them the evidence to refute to protect their good name, and deprive them of their livelihood had to be made, for player safety reasons? DOH!

05-17-2012, 05:29 PM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,392	Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 The NFL has responded to the lawsuit filed Thursday by Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma against Commissioner Roger Goodell for defamation. “We have not yet reviewed the filing,” NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told PFT via email. “However, our commitment to player safety and the integrity of the game is our main consideration. We recognize that not everyone will agree with decisions that need to be made.” Goodell will have 30 days to formally respond to the complaint, once it is officially served. It will be far more detailed than the paragraph appearing above, and it likely will consist of an effort to dismiss the case, possibly under the argument that the labor agreement supersedes the litigation process, forcing Vilma to file a grievance under the CBA. Here's where the CBA can't come into play. This is not NFLPA v. NFL. This is Vilma v. Goodell. The NFL has no jurisdiction, therefore the CBA does not come into play. This is a private lawsuit by one individual against the other. The NFL may tell Goodell he is on his own as right now they are not included in any liability. Very slick move by his lawyer. Danno, SmashMouth and Beastmode like this.

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05-17-2012, 05:46 PM	#6
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by foreverfan Payton vs Goodell and Loomis vs Goodell should be next. I'm considering Saintfan & Zooey VS Goodell. foreverfan, SmashMouth, st thomas and 1 others like this.

05-17-2012, 05:50 PM	#7
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Here's where the CBA can't come into play. This is not NFLPA v. NFL. This is Vilma v. Goodell. The NFL has no jurisdiction, therefore the CBA does not come into play. This is a private lawsuit by one individual against the other. The NFL may tell Goodell he is on his own as right now they are not included in any liability. Very slick move by his lawyer. Yep, Goodell is probably thinking... "Holy crap!!! I may have stepped in it big time." saintfan and SmashMouth like this.

05-17-2012, 05:50 PM	#8
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,207 Blog Entries: 45	I think as a sign of support for Vilma, we should ALL file lawsuits, personally and individually, against Roger Goodell..... saintfan and SaintGup like this.

05-17-2012, 05:52 PM	#9
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by Halo I think as a sign of support for Vilma, we should ALL file lawsuits, personally and individually, against Roger Goodell..... You know a lawyer that can hook us up with a group discount? If so, count me in.

05-17-2012, 05:53 PM	#10
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Originally Posted by saintfan You know a lawyer that can hook us up with a group discount? If so, count me in. I got an extra 12 bucks, count me in.

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