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Appeals court agrees NFL can be put on trial over claims Black coaches face discrimination.
The appeals court found the NFL arbitration process flawed and ruled discrimination claims by Brian Flores and other Black coaches can move forward to trial.
- Last Thursday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan ruled the NFL can face trial over discrimination claims, citing arbitration flaws and violations of the Federal Arbitration Act.
- Amid scrutiny of the NFL constitution's arbitration clause, Circuit Judge Jose A. Cabranes said the NFL's arbitration provision 'contractually provides for no independent arbitral forum, no bilateral dispute resolution, and no procedure.'
- Upholding a lower court decision, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that Flores can proceed with claims against the Denver Broncos, the New York Giants and the Houston Texans, while two other coaches joined the lawsuit seeking class action.
- Seeking further review, NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy responded, 'We respectfully disagree with the panel’s ruling, and will be seeking further review,' and messages were sent to the lawyers who argued before the appeals court.
- Looking to the long term, Flores argued he risked his coaching career but believed it was worth it for generations to come if he could challenge systemic racism in the league.
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Appeals Court Agrees NFL Can Be Put on Trial Over Claims Black Coaches Face Discrimination.
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, finding insurmountable flaws with a league arbitration process that would permit Commissioner Roger Goodell to serve as arbitrator.
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Appeals court agrees NFL can be put on trial over claims Black coaches face discrimination.
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