Posted by COSSUCKS:

Stern will not do a thing to Isiah nor Dolan

Why are you acting like that's a big deal?

I think the court system has done enough regarding this matter, don't you?

Posted by mythfaze:

Though he met with James Dolan several years ago to encourage competence, that's about all the Commish could do

"encourage competence" huh?!?!? that's definitely one of the most pathetic things i've ever heard.

Posted by islesfan:

Posted by COSSUCKS:

Stern will not do a thing to Isiah nor Dolan

Why are you acting like that's a big deal?

I think the court system has done enough regarding this matter, don't you?

I think this jury went way overboard and the court system will correct them via appeals. I would be shocked if ABS ends up with more than 25% of what this jury gave her after years of appeals. Dolan has no problem keeping this in appeals for a very long time.
I have little doubt abs attorneys are trying to settle this right now for much less money knowing that if they dont it will be locked in appeals for years with a major chance of reduction.
Thats what happened in a law suit I was involved in.

Posted by islesfan:

Posted by COSSUCKS:

Posted by islesfan:

Posted by COSSUCKS:

Stern will not do a thing to Isiah nor Dolan

Why are you acting like that's a big deal?

I think the court system has done enough regarding this matter, don't you?

I think this jury went way overboard and the court system will correct them via appeals. I would be shocked if ABS ends up with more than 25% of what this jury gave her after years of appeals. Dolan has no problem keeping this in appeals for a very long time.
I have little doubt abs attorneys are trying to settle this right now for much less money knowing that if they dont it will be locked in appeals for years with a major chance of reduction.
Thats what happened in a law suit I was involved in.

Ummm, ok. So what?

They're still guilty of sexual harassment and that's all that matters. Aside from ASB and her lawyers, who the hell cares about the dollar amount?

Let's say they drop it to 25% or about $3M. Does that really make it better?

You really need to get over it.

I am of the opinion that if they reduce it to 3M our dignity will be restored and the players will be so inspired that it will propel us to the land of the shiny stuff. YOu would realize this if you were closer to the light.

Posted by islesfan:

Posted by COSSUCKS:

Posted by islesfan:

Posted by COSSUCKS:

Stern will not do a thing to Isiah nor Dolan

Why are you acting like that's a big deal?

I think the court system has done enough regarding this matter, don't you?

I think this jury went way overboard and the court system will correct them via appeals. I would be shocked if ABS ends up with more than 25% of what this jury gave her after years of appeals. Dolan has no problem keeping this in appeals for a very long time.
I have little doubt abs attorneys are trying to settle this right now for much less money knowing that if they dont it will be locked in appeals for years with a major chance of reduction.
Thats what happened in a law suit I was involved in.

Ummm, ok. So what?

They're still guilty of sexual harassment and that's all that matters. Aside from ASB and her lawyers, who the hell cares about the dollar amount?

Let's say they drop it to 25% or about $3M. Does that really make it better?

You really need to get over it.

The jury's decision doesn't bother me at all, the trial uncoverings did. It only affects those who emotions are a little uneased. I thought she had a puncher's chance at $1-5mil. I don't understand why others appear to be hurt over the ruling.

Posted by COSSUCKS:

Some people dont like to see excessive judgements. My attorney told me about a case where a family only got $270,000 for a wrongful death suit. Thats life and death not getting called a nasty word and being hugged. I'm not sweating it. The high award probably will work against her. If it was 1-3 million Dolan probably would have paid up. Now she will have to wait and pray for years as Dolan ties it up in court appeals

You have no idea what dollar amount Dolan would have been willing to pay. Remember why pay anything right away/up front if you feel you are innocent over some bad words and misread hugs? And that example you're citing did it involve a case against a multi-billion dollar company? And that last line just produced another drop perspiration under your armpits.


It's over for now get back to discussing basketball.

[Edited by - TrueBlue on 10-02-2007 4:40 PM]

Posted by COSSUCKS:

I have my opinion on what Dolan would have done. Its just as worthy than your opinion. Every post you disagree with you make a personal insult. That really shows huge insecurity.

I really don't have an opinion other than they should have settled. I'm analyzing the reactions. Those who are disturbed by the dollar amount awarded in the verdict appear to be a tad more emotional. That isn't even an opinion, it's an observation. And I asked a question concerning it. Maybe you aren't. Just know, this isn't the first time the judicial system has failed itself and the people. Like the example(excellent point BTW)you gave, and it will continue. You could be going on-and-on about the example you gave, since it came at the expense of someone's life but you aren't.

Let's focus more on the fact our franchise not putting themselves in the position to be manipulated by an unjust system. Run a tighter ship and show true leadership. There are 30 teams in the NBA but only ours was involved in a sexual harassment suit this summer(although this is happening behind closed doors at every NBA/sport/coporate venue some say), obviously something is wrong at MSG and maybe it starts with the process of how and why they hired Anooka? I doubt it, but we could use that as a reference point.





[Edited by - TrueBlue on 10-02-2007 5:21 PM]

Posted by COSSUCKS:

OK everyone has their opinions. I'm just going to put this aside and concentrate on the players for now. Say what you will about Isiah, Marbury, etc but we also have a group of players that are good guys.

So if you agree that we have a young core of good guys, why are we surrounding them with career losers with character issues?

FYI - The NBA announced it would not pursue any additional penalties

The appeals process will extend the soap opera for the press

then again, should the Knicks start winning all bets are off