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Bouchard Suing USTA
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No, you obviously can't get out of every situation.
And as for facilities in the civilized world, the lights being out usually sends a signal, too.
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I actually think she'll gain fans due to sympathy, actually, because despite the fact that "all she did was fall and hit her head," this was a serious injury and she has more than enough grounds to sue for negligence on the part of the USTA. It is the USTA's responsibility that the players are provided with a safe environment during its event on its property, and leaving the lights off with a slippery floor is about as negligent as it gets. Not to mention, as the lawsuit states, the loss of income and detrimental effects to her ranking (yes, I know that ranking had been sliding to begin with). Having to be away from competitive tennis for months due to actions that were the USTA's fault should be fairly easy to display to a jury, honestly. :shrug:
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https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/eh-game/eugenie-bouchard-files-suit-against-the-us-tennis-association--after-the-concussion-incident-at-the-us-open-221659826.html?soc_src=mediacontentstory&soc_trk=tw
Eugenie Bouchard filed suit Wednesday in US District Court, a civil action against the US Tennis Association in the wake of her accident in the locker room at the US Open last month.
Two counts of negligence are cited, along with a request for a jury trial.
No specific monetary compensation is mentioned beyond the fact that the amount requested is in excess of $150,000 US exclusive of interest and costs.
Bouchard's attorneys are asking for actual, compensatory and statutory damages, punitive damages "as allowed by law", pre and post-judgment interest, injuctive relief, attorneys' fees, taxable costs and "any and all further relief as this court deems just and proper."
The suit, filed by attorney Benedict Morelli of the Morelli Ratner law firm in Manhattan, names both the US Tennis Association and the USTA National Tennis Center Inc. as defendants.
The lawsuit claims:
"Ms. Bouchard was caused to slip and fall on a dangerous condition created by the Defendants in the physiotherapy room attendant to the women's locker room after winning her mixed-doubles match at the 2015 U.S. Open Tennis Championships. ... The Defendants' negligence was a substantial contributing factor in causing Ms. Bouchard's injuries."
Eugenie Bouchard filed suit Wednesday in US District Court, a civil action against the US Tennis Association in the wake of her accident in the locker room at the US Open last month.
Two counts of negligence are cited, along with a request for a jury trial.
No specific monetary compensation is mentioned beyond the fact that the amount requested is in excess of $150,000 US exclusive of interest and costs.
Bouchard's attorneys are asking for actual, compensatory and statutory damages, punitive damages "as allowed by law", pre and post-judgment interest, injuctive relief, attorneys' fees, taxable costs and "any and all further relief as this court deems just and proper."
The suit, filed by attorney Benedict Morelli of the Morelli Ratner law firm in Manhattan, names both the US Tennis Association and the USTA National Tennis Center Inc. as defendants.
The lawsuit claims:
"Ms. Bouchard was caused to slip and fall on a dangerous condition created by the Defendants in the physiotherapy room attendant to the women's locker room after winning her mixed-doubles match at the 2015 U.S. Open Tennis Championships. ... The Defendants' negligence was a substantial contributing factor in causing Ms. Bouchard's injuries."
It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
It will probably take years to settle.
I hope Genie is fairly compensated if the USTA is in fact at fault.
I really hope that all tournaments take the safety of the players and staff very seriously, review their protocols, provide proper training, and furnish a safe environment for all who use their facilities.
It will probably take years to settle.
I hope Genie is fairly compensated if the USTA is in fact at fault.
I really hope that all tournaments take the safety of the players and staff very seriously, review their protocols, provide proper training, and furnish a safe environment for all who use their facilities.
It's almost standard procedure that after a lawsuit is filed against someone regarding an injury on their property, the defendant will ban the plaintiff from ever coming on the property again. So basically Bouchard will be banned from any tournament in the USA. lol
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I cannot imagine the ITF will allow them ban her from a slam.
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By shaking their hand of course.
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okay i'm sorry to bother you.
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There goes the roof on Arthur Ashe Stadium....
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I think that would only apply to the US Open Series, not all tournaments in the U.S. Anyone else? I'm not 100% on this.
The ironic part of that, if I'm right, would be that the Rogers Cup would be included in that :lol:
Which world do you live in?
Seriously! I hope it's far, far away.
What if you are unable to work? How would you pay your expenses PLUS the medical expenses? Would you get in debt because you think it was a "simple" accident even if it left you unable to work?
Don't think they can do it.
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Not if it's a workplace injury. That said, I have a feeling this will come back to bite Genie on the ass at some point. But I can understand why she wants compensation.
The Rogers Cup isn't the property of the USTA. It is owned by Tennis Canada.
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