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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; 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 ...
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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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I love this comment under the write up:
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Originally Posted by WhoDat!656
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.
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Originally Posted by AsylumGuido
Yep, Goodell is probably thinking...
"Holy crap!!! I may have stepped in it big time." |
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