“DISCOVERY,” look it up Prick. Your claim they “damaged” your reputation means you have to prove it was pristine before. Asshat. Law101
Pitino files lawsuit against Adidas
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You'd better be careful what you say on this forum. Rick will be filing a suit against members here for besmirching his sterling reputation.
I have a box of microwave popcorn put away for a rainy day. Looking pretty cloudy right now.
I think Pitino HAD to sue Adidas in order to maintain the story that he didn't know anything was going on. Adidas has shown to have shady dealings with the FBI, so why not roll the dice in already muddy waters?
He has 40 million reasons not to try, imo.
He has 40 million reasons not to try, imo.
I'm surprised he didn't sue UK for letting him go to Boston.
That shipped sailed years ago.
I find the phrase "knew or recklessly avoided knowing" wildly ironic. It's like Rick's U6 career summed up in 5 words.
This is awesome. Now Joanna needs to leave him and take him to the cleaners in a very long, drawn out, public divorce. 
Please please let this go to trial. The discovery process should be really entertaining.
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I can't even take any joy in this anymore. It's just sad at this point.
Rick Pitino would sue Rick Pitino if Rick Pitino said Rick Pitino wasn't the most persecuated human in the entire history of humans.
Oh, I get that part. Was just thinking that at some point Pence is making himself look bad. LOL!
Bill Keightly's words to Rick when he was first going to take the UL job keep popping into my mind - "Son, have you lost yore damn mind?!"
I think Rick has entered "lost yore damn mind" stage
This clown is done, he is going to try and squeeze every last penny from anyone/anything he can. He knows his career and anything regarding a legacy is up in smoke.
If he wins the law suit Pitino has promised to split the money 98/2 with UofL.
I really hope this makes it to court so discovery can bring up all the dirt on Pititno that he thought would never come to light. I know there are people very loyal to him, but I'm betting Adidas and their lawyers can find some folks who feel quite the opposite and will use said lawyers to dig up all the dirt on Pitino that can be found. That would be FANTASTIC.
It's not only about money at this point although money is certainly a secondary consideration. RP is desperately trying to find some foothold sound enough to allow him to assert his innocence in some credible way in order to salvage some pittance of his completely ruined reputation. He and his lawyers are throwing darts at the board hoping something sticks. Finding reasonable doubt somewhere in this mess is about all they can hope for.
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Adidas statement on Pitino suing company: “Mr. Pitino's lawsuit is clearly a reaction to his termination yesterday and is without merit
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Adidas statement on Pitino suing company: “Mr. Pitino's lawsuit is clearly a reaction to his termination yesterday and is without merit
Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino, who was ousted from his post at Louisvilleearlier this week, has filed a federal lawsuit against Adidas alleging the company intentionally damaged his reputation.
Pitino was fired with cause upon the FBI's discovery of evidence determined that he helped funnel $100,000 in cash from Adidas to the family of Brian Bowen, a former five-star recruit who committed and signed with the school.
"In today's lawsuit, coach Pitino swears that he had nothing to do with, and no knowledge of, the Adidas conspiracy," Steve Pence, Pitino's attorney, said in a statement via the Courier-Journal. Pence also released results of a polygraph exam earlier this week in which Pitino denied knowing anything of the alleged transaction.
Pitino is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages in the federal lawsuit. However according to his lawyer, the lawsuit is simply a means for him to clear his name.
"This lawsuit is about more than just money; it is coach Pitino's vehicle for proving that he had nothing to do with Adidas' outrageous, wrongful and illegal conspiracy," the lawsuit says.
"Adidas knew, or recklessly avoided knowing, that coach Pitino's reputation for honesty and integrity would be seriously damaged by the perception — even if unfounded — that he was involved with the illegal and wrongful payment of money to recruits, or on their behalf," the suit alleges.
Adidas cut ties with Pitino on Monday by terminating its personal services contract with him just hours after the school announced he had been fired by the University of Louisville Athletic Association.
And he said in the TV interview his legacy doesn't matter..Yeah and pigs fly...
Pitino was fired with cause upon the FBI's discovery of evidence determined that he helped funnel $100,000 in cash from Adidas to the family of Brian Bowen, a former five-star recruit who committed and signed with the school.
"In today's lawsuit, coach Pitino swears that he had nothing to do with, and no knowledge of, the Adidas conspiracy," Steve Pence, Pitino's attorney, said in a statement via the Courier-Journal. Pence also released results of a polygraph exam earlier this week in which Pitino denied knowing anything of the alleged transaction.
Pitino is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages in the federal lawsuit. However according to his lawyer, the lawsuit is simply a means for him to clear his name.
"This lawsuit is about more than just money; it is coach Pitino's vehicle for proving that he had nothing to do with Adidas' outrageous, wrongful and illegal conspiracy," the lawsuit says.
"Adidas knew, or recklessly avoided knowing, that coach Pitino's reputation for honesty and integrity would be seriously damaged by the perception — even if unfounded — that he was involved with the illegal and wrongful payment of money to recruits, or on their behalf," the suit alleges.
Adidas cut ties with Pitino on Monday by terminating its personal services contract with him just hours after the school announced he had been fired by the University of Louisville Athletic Association.
And he said in the TV interview his legacy doesn't matter..Yeah and pigs fly...
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