Class action suit asks for more than $100 million from Patriots, Belichick
February 15, 2008
NEW ORLEANS — A class action lawsuit filed in federal court here Friday claims that the New England Patriots “fraudulent videotaping” of the St. Louis Rams’ walk-through prior to Super Bowl XXXVI 2002 Super Bowl should cost the team damages in excess of $100 million.
The suit targets the Patriots and head coach Bill Belichick. The suit says: “The basis of this action is that the Defendants illegally videotaped the St. Louis Rams (“Rams”) “walk through” prior to the 2002 Super Bowl for the purpose of gaining an unfair advantage in the game.” It claims the Patriots were engaged in fraud, racketeering, breach of contract, and were in violation of Louisiana’s unfair trade practices and consumer protection act. Read more
