NFL
Jay
10 classic sports references in hip-hop songs
Jimmy
10 NFL players who could have made it in the NBA
Boone
The greatest moments from the New York - Boston rivalry
At
13 greatest sports moments from 'Adventure Time'
Sheamus
The 10 biggest WWE Championship shockers

Bountygate lawsuits to be consolidated

Found July 06, 2012 on Down and Distance: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jonathan Vilma,  Scott Fujita,  Will Smith,  Anthony Hargrove
TEAMS: New Orleans Saints,  Cleveland Browns,  Green Bay Packers

From left to right: Jonathan Vilma, Anthony Hargrove, Will Smith and Scott Fujita (Credit: AP Photo/File)

Judge Helen G. Berrigan ordered the NFLPA’s lawsuit against the NFL on behalf of Scott Fujita, Will Smith and Anthony Hargrove, and Jonathan Vilma’s defamation suit against the league be consolidated in Louisiana District Court on Friday.

Berrigan also set a pre-trial settlement conference between the two sides for July 23.

The NFLPA’s suit was filed on Thursday. Vilma also amended his complaint on Thursday, while filing for a temporary restraining order hearing, during which he plans to seek a preliminary injunction to stop his suspension from going into effect while his lawsuit is still pending.

The settlement conference, which will held before Berrigan in New Orleans, is standard in cases like these, and usually is an effort by the court, and not the plaintiffs or defendants, to settle the matter out of court.

For more news:

Follow us on twitter: @DownAndDistance
Follow me on twitter: @BKrumm1

The post NFLPA and Vilma’s lawsuits against NFL to be consolidated appeared first on DOWN & DISTANCE.

Original Story: http://sports-kings.com/downanddistan... Verified_ybn
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES

NFLPA Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Scott Fujita

Via Waiting For Next Year  |  July 05, 2012
The Associated Press is reporting that the NFL Player’s Union has filed a lawsuit on behalf of three suspended players, including Browns’ LB Scott Fujita- “The NFL said the action is an “improper attempt to litigate” and said there is “no basis for asking a federal court to put its judgment in place of the procedures agreed upon with the NFLPA in collective bargaining...

Vilma asks judge to vacate suspension

Via AP on Fox  |  July 05, 2012
Suspended Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has amended his lawsuit against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the league, asking a federal judge in New Orleans to overturn his suspension and issue a preliminary injunction that would allow Vilma to work while the case is pending. Vilma's latest legal maneuver Thursday came shortly after Goodell filed a motion to dismiss Vilma...

NFL Says Voice On Video In Bounty Case Isn't Ex-Saints DE Anthony Hargrove

Via GridironFans.com  |  July 06, 2012
Green Bay Packers defensive end Anthony Hargrove has insisted on multiple occasions that a key piece of evidence against him in the New Orleans Saints bounty issue is a case of mistaken identity. Voice recognition analysis confirmed that Hargrove was not the person who said "Bobby, give me my money," a quote captured on an NFL Films video of the 2009 NFC Championship Game...

Fujita vs. Goodell dispute heads to court

Via Fox Sports Ohio  |  July 05, 2012
The NFL bounty wrangling continues and now heads to court. Again. The NFL Players Association filed a lawsuit Thursday on behalf of three players suspended for their alleged roles in a pay-to-injure plan in New Orleans including Cleveland Browns linebacker Scott Fujita. The suit calls commissioner Roger Goodell incurably and evidently biased. This suit came after Goodell said thanks...

NFLPA, Vilma Lawsuit Conference Set For July 23

Via GridironFans.com  |  July 08, 2012
A settlement conference to consolidate cases filed by the NFL Players Association and suspended Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma is set for July 23, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. According to the reports, the sides are not likely to reach a settlement agreement at the hearings. The NFL Players Association filed a lawsuit against the NFL on behalf of three players suspended...

Vilma Amends Lawsuit

Via Down and Distance  |  July 05, 2012
As a result of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s dismissal of Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma’s defamation claims regarding ‘bountygate’, the suspended Vilma has amended his lawsuit against the commissioner and the league.  Vilma has stated that his suspension is without merit and Goodell has made false public comments that have damaged the player’s reputation and hurt...

Goodell files motion to dismiss Vilma suit

Via AP on Fox  |  July 05, 2012
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has filed a motion to dismiss defamation claims made against him by suspended Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma in connection with the league's bounty investigation. The motion filed Thursday comes in response to claims Vilma made in a lawsuit filed in May in federal court in New Orleans. Vilma has claimed that his suspension is without merit and...

NFLPA Sues NFL; Goodell Fires Back

Via gnb.scout.com  |  July 05, 2012
The union claims Goodell violated the CBA by saying publicly that he decided that Anthony Hargrove and two others had participated in a bounty system with the Saints even before serving as an arbitrator at their hearing.

Saints LB Jonathan Vilma Amends Lawsuit Against Roger Goodell

Via GridironFans.com  |  July 05, 2012
Suspended Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has amended his lawsuit against NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and the league, asking a federal judge in New Orleans to overturn his suspension and issue a preliminary injunction that would allow Vilma to work while the case is pending. Vilma's latest legal maneuver Thursday came shortly after Goodell filed a motion to dismiss Vilma...

Saints Nation: Latest Saints' Reading Material

Via The Saints Nation  |  July 07, 2012
Not much to talk about today so I'm giving you the more interesting pieces of Saints reading material that I've come across in the past day or so. See below:Forbes wrote an interesting piece about how the Saints are the NFL's biggest headache.The NFL has now discredited their video in which they previously claimed to have audio of Anthony Hargrove's voice incriminating...

Jonathan Vilma, NFLPA Lawsuits Vs NFL To Be Consolidated

Via GridironFans.com  |  July 06, 2012
Judge Helen G. Berrigan ordered the NFLPA's lawsuit against the NFL on behalf of Scott Fujita, Will Smith and Anthony Hargrove, and Jonathan Vilma's defamation suit against Commissioner Roger Goodell be consolidated in Louisiana District Court on Friday. Berrigan also set a pre-trial settlement conference between the parties involved with the defamation and bounty lawsuits...

Developing: NFLPA sues NFL over BountyGate

Via Online Sports Guys  |  July 05, 2012
Yes, it's official: The NFLPA filed a lawsuit in a New Orleans Federal court this morning announcing that they are filing suit on behalf of at least 3 of the players suspended in the Saints BountyGate scandal. The NFLPA is claiming the Jolly Roger (Goodell) violated the collective bargaining agreement by going public and naming Will Smith, Anthony Hargrove and Scott Fujita...

Goodell files motion to dismiss suit

Via AP on Fox  |  July 05, 2012
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has filed a motion to dismiss defamation claims made against him by suspended Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma in connection with the league's bounty investigation. The motion filed Thursday comes in response to claims Vilma made in a lawsuit filed in May in federal court in New Orleans. Vilma has claimed that his suspension is without merit and...
THE NFL HOT 40
1
Brian Urlacher
Chicago Bears legend Brian Urlacher retires
2
Michael Crabtree
Michael Crabtree goes down with a torn Achilles, likely done for the season
3
Robert Griffin III
Robert Griffin throws passes on Thursday during OTA
4
Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson will always be a Packer
5
Tom Brady
Tom Brady doesn’t hold a grudge against the Patriots for letting Wes Welker walk
6
Rob Gronkowski
Is Rob Gronkowski a HOFer?
7
Michael Vick
Michael Vick given key to Atlantic City
8
Geno Smith
It’s Official: Geno Smith is now repped by Jay Z and Roc Nation
9
Ben Roethlisberger
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Wants To See If Young QB’s Can Follow Up Their Rookie Seasons
10
Tyrann Mathieu
Tyrann Mathieu Could Be Drug Tested 10 Times Per Month
11
Mark Sanchez
Anonymous Jets player: Mark Sanchez should be benched
12
Tim Tebow
Chuck Norris Thinks Tim Tebow is ‘Ultimate Clutch Player,’ Says Tebow Should Play For Jaguars
13
Tony Romo
Tony Romo says he’s not an 8-8 quarterback
14
Ray Lewis
Ray Lewis Plans On Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro Next Month
15
Mike Goodson
Jets' Mike Goodson coming back to team, will practice Tuesday
16
Charlie Weis
Notre Dame Paid Former Coach Charlie Weis More Than Brian Kelly In 2011
17
Jared Allen
Jared Allen has “absolutely no idea” if he’ll stay with the Vikings
18
Brett Favre
Brett Favre racy text message case settled
19
C.J. Spiller
C.J. Spiller delivers detailed analysis of 'Spongebob Squarepants' (Video)
20
Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson Is Really Starting To Get That Megatron Look Down
21
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers wants Packers to retire Favre’s No. 4
22
Tramon Williams
Tramon Williams says his shoulder is better
23
Titus Young
Titus Young ignores judge during court appearance
24
Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh on Bears' Marc Trestman: he 'taught me everything'
25
Jordan Reed
Redskins Sign Jordan Reed, Have all Draft Picks Signed now
26
Rex Ryan
Rex Ryan Calls Jets QB Mark Sanchez Interceptions 'unacceptable'
27
Mike Ditka
Chicago Bears to retire Mike Ditka’s uniform No. 89
28
Dwight Freeney
Chargers sign Dwight Freeney to two-year deal
29
Ramses Barden
Giants bring back Ramses Barden
30
Plaxico Burress
Plaxico Burress Launches Luxury Socks Line (Photos)
31
Nick Perry
Packers may have some doubts that Nick Perry can fit in their system
32
Max Starks
San Diego Chargers sign Max Starks
33
Reggie Bush
Reggie Bush: I Came To Detroit To Win Championships
34
Kyle Love
Kyle Love had expected to be released
35
Roger Goodell
Roger Goodell Says Expanding NFL Season to 18 Games Still ‘On the Table’
36
Mario Williams
Bills Star Mario Williams Suing Ex For Engagement Ring
37
Bill Belichick
Report: Bill Belichick is no longer NFL's highest-paid coach--Boston Herald
38
Brandon Weeden
Weeden heads home to aid in tornado recovery efforts
39
Roman Harper
Saints sign Roman Harper to an extension
40
Tedy Bruschi
Tedy Bruschi, Broadcaster Gil Santos Will Be Inducted Into Patriots Hall of Fame
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.