Jim Brown Receives $600K Settlement Against EA

[mrprice33]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

He believes that every player who appeared on a classic roster in 08 would have grounds to sue. He also believes that they would all receive at least 600k. So lets say there were 1000 classic players in the game. Settlements would cost EA 600 million dollars. He believes that would shut down EA as a company. Even though EA's net revenue last year was almost 900 million dollars. Even though every player wouldnt be entitled to 600k. Even though there are no facts that support his opinion.

Posts>>>>>>>facts

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by baconbits11

My posts weren't about just facts and weren't representative of that, just opinion like most others in this thread. I am speculating on why Mr Brown sued and why other players wouldn't have the right to do the same. So if someone could explain: Why wouldn't every player have the right to sue? Why wouldn't they be able to get 600K? Is it because they don't have Mr Brown's stature? Because he's a HOF? Am I wrong in believing that EA could absorb even 1/6th of a $600 million judgment? ($100 million)

Every player wouldnt have the right to sue. Current players are covered under the NFLPA license with EA so they have no grounds to sue. Only players who were on the classic rosters AND EA did not acquire their likeness rights would be eligible to sue.

Brown got 600k because EA used his likeness rights without permission AND after EA was specifically told by Brown that he did not want them to use his likeness. The intentional use of his likeness without permission is the main reason the settlement was as high as it was.

Another thing that plays into it is Brown's fame and status as a HOF. His likeness is worth more than most players in the game. Thats why the settlement was higher.

EA could absorb the cost of the entire 600 million settlement judgment. They generate more than that each year.

[mrprice33]

Quote: Originally Posted by baconbits11

My posts weren't about just facts and weren't representative of that, just opinion like most others in this thread. I am speculating on why Mr Brown sued and why other players wouldn't have the right to do the same. So if someone could explain: Why wouldn't every player have the right to sue? Why wouldn't they be able to get 600K? Is it because they don't have Mr Brown's stature? Because he's a HOF? Here's a fact: As of 2016, 303 individuals have been elected. Let's say only 100 of them sued. You would think they would all be eligible for the same compensation as Mr. Brown. Here's another fact: 100 x $600K = $60 million. So there's your facts. Am I wrong in believing that a $60 million judgment wouldn't affect EA? If so, then why all the layoffs over the years? And then you go on to say that a $600 million judgment wouldn't shut EA down. I don't know many companies that could survive that, it would mean layoffs and be big news for sure.

EA ASKED HIM FOR HIS PERMISSION AND HE SAID NO AND THEY DID IT ANYWAY!!!

IT'S A ONE-OFF THING! OTHER PLAYERS AGREED TO HAVE THEIR LIKENESSES USED AND WERE ALREADY COMPENSATED!!! ARE YOU TRYING TO BE THIS OBTUSE???!

[baconbits11]

Quote: Originally Posted by mrprice33

EA ASKED HIM FOR HIS PERMISSION AND HE SAID NO AND THEY DID IT ANYWAY!!! IT'S A ONE-OFF THING! OTHER PLAYERS AGREED TO HAVE THEIR LIKENESSES USED AND WERE ALREADY COMPENSATED!!! ARE YOU TRYING TO BE THIS OBTUSE???!

I don't see anything in this thread or a link, stating that all the other 1,000 players were already compensated or asked for their likenesses. There is no reason to be personally insulting and yell. I guess you feel you can do as you please because you have "EA Game Changer" by your name and you have a podcast. I'm stating an opinion on Mr Brown's actions and having a respectful discussion on what could happen, if you disagree fine, but personal attacks are against TOS.

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by baconbits11

I don't see anything in this thread or a link, stating that all the other 1,000 players were already compensated or asked for their likenesses. There is no reason to be personally insulting and yell. I guess you feel you can do as you please because you have "EA Game Changer" by your name and you have a podcast. I'm stating an opinion, if you disagree fine, but personal attacks are against TOS.

You can assume that some were given that EA approached Brown and offered him money (He wasnt the only one) and that no other players have joined Brown's suit, filed separate suits or filed a class action.

Even if they didnt approach the other 1000 players, they all wouldnt receive 600k settlements or likely anything close.

[mrprice33]

Asking you if you're trying to be obtuse is a personal attack?

Okay man.

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by mrprice33

Asking you if you're trying to be obtuse is a personal attack? Okay man.

I dont think he's being obtuse. I think he just doesnt understand the law.

His mistake is instead of asking questions, he made a bunch of statements that arent supported by the law or the facts in this case.

[mrprice33]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

You can assume that some were given that EA approached Brown and offered him money (He wasnt the only one) and that no other players have joined Brown's suit, filed separate suits or filed a class action. Even if they didnt approach the other 1000 players, they all wouldnt receive 600k settlements or likely anything close.

Right. Any lawyer worth anything would go out and try to find as many players as possible and make it a large-scale class action.