Player sues former agent/agency for $20m for lack of public relations

[LadyStanley]

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Formenton files $20.5 million lawsuit against Newport Sports, agent Wade Arnott | TSN

One-time Ottawa Senators forward, who is facing a sexual assault charge in London, Ont., has filed a lawsuit against his former agent, Rick Westhead writes.

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[Jumptheshark]

He needs money for his court case

 

[mouser]

Hard to envision Formenton succeeding in this case. Maybe the agency will give him a small amount to settle and avoid the legal costs. Then again sports agencies are usually packed with lawyers, the extra cost to defend the lawsuit could be minimal for them.