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(33,265 posts) Sat May 31, 2014, 04:04 AM May 2014

Donald Sterling's antitrust suit against NBA adds new wrinkle to saga [View all]

Source: LA Times

Minutes before the NBA announced a settlement with Shelly Sterling on Friday afternoon to sell the Clippers, co-owner Donald Sterling provided another twist in the monthlong drama surrounding the franchise.

Sterling filed an antitrust lawsuit against the NBA and Commissioner Adam Silver in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, seeking more than $1 billion in damages.

The 14-page complaint criticized the league's handling of Sterling's $2.5-million fine, lifetime ban and move to terminate his ownership after his inflammatory remarks about African Americans were made public. In language echoing Sterling's official response to the NBA's contentions, it said the recording that resulted in the allegations against him was made illegally and in violation of his right to privacy.

"The punishment is capricious, arbitrary, unreasonable, and grossly discriminatory compared with similar 'speech' offenses," the complaint said. "Sterling's punishment is far and away the most severe ever imposed by an NBA commissioner for any conduct."

Read more: http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-sterling-20140531-story.html

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Donald Sterling's antitrust suit against NBA adds new wrinkle to saga [View all] alp227 May 2014 OP

The asshole should just take his half of the money and disappear davidpdx May 2014 #1

He quite weel seems like it, however Leme May 2014 #13

+1000! andlor May 2014 #17

How is it unAmerican for the NBA to enforce a contract? nt msanthrope May 2014 #35

Un American for someone to Leme May 2014 #37

It is not un-American to expect someone to abide by their contract. SunSeeker May 2014 #39

From what I've heard it sounds like the woman he was involved with is a scam artist davidpdx May 2014 #42

When you have a contract for a franchise, which is what the LA Clippers are davidpdx May 2014 #41

guess what, most people his age think like him. He grew up when this country was clearly segregated olddad56 Jun 2014 #45

I don't hate him because he's rich davidpdx Jun 2014 #47

Can a demented person file a lawsuit? McCamy Taylor May 2014 #2

Good Point davidpdx May 2014 #4

Shelley definitely has the control here. It's sad and funny at the same time. His lack of respect freshwest May 2014 #10

Not so sure Leme May 2014 #14

Of course they can. JVS May 2014 #16

Yes (said the lawyer) broadcaster75201 May 2014 #26

Yes, unless deemed legally incompetent by a court. AngryAmish Jun 2014 #48

Watch the usual suspects defend this DonCoquixote May 2014 #3

this�. dhill926 May 2014 #30

The Clippers wouldn't be moved to Seattle sadly. Balmer already stated as much. Veilex May 2014 #31

With all due respect DonCoquixote May 2014 #40

I never put it past any business executive, past or present , to lie when there's opportunity... Veilex Jun 2014 #44

the Clippers are worth twice as much money in LA than in Seattle. olddad56 Jun 2014 #46

Clippers are worth way more in LA than Seattle JonLP24 Jun 2014 #49

The sense of entitlement is strong in this one. Spitfire of ATJ May 2014 #5

YES indeed! SoapBox May 2014 #8

No shite. Cha May 2014 #11

This was predicted. He is a lawsuit-happy jackass. tofuandbeer May 2014 #6

He's got money and has had his way for too long. SoapBox May 2014 #7

You make a good point Cartoonist May 2014 #20

Caught up with him? awoke_in_2003 May 2014 #25

... Flying Squirrel May 2014 #9

What can be more exciting than watching billionaire infighting within a private organization. Exposethefrauds May 2014 #12

i wished people would acknowledge that a little more, this is a private organization Leme May 2014 #15

I am not anti pro sport just anti using tax dollars to pay for it Exposethefrauds May 2014 #28

When Curt Flood filed his lawsuit.. I was sort Leme May 2014 #29

If he has dementia, doesn't that change the interpretation of his recording? elias7 May 2014 #18

Ive paid very little attention to this and know nothing about the NBA but I agree with you riderinthestorm May 2014 #27

He is known for housing discrimination JonLP24 Jun 2014 #50

Kind of goes to prove, the more unearned money you think you have.... nolabels May 2014 #19

I hope they counter sue for two billion dollars and win. Festivito May 2014 #21

Sterling just sold team for record $2bil and now he want another $1bil from NBA?!? TRoN33 May 2014 #22

Check your PC gussmith May 2014 #32

So Much Outrage Against the NRA gussmith May 2014 #23

Just because it's severe doesn't make it wrong. Renew Deal May 2014 #24

He just can't let go of the old country Ash_F May 2014 #33

Did he know he couldn't make racial comments when he bought the team? charlives May 2014 #34

You Don't Think ALL White Owners/CEO'S Are Racist??? supercats May 2014 #36

So why exactly do you think "ALL White Owners/CEO'S Are Racist"? alp227 May 2014 #38

Antitrust suit? I thought Ronald Reagan outlawed those. tclambert May 2014 #43