Charles Oakley's case against MSG gets dismissed for third time
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Charles Oakley’s lawsuit against Madison Square Garden (MSG) and owner James Dolan was dismissed for the third time, ending a legal battle stemming from his 2017 ejection from the Garden after an altercation with security.
- MSG announced plans to pursue legal action against Oakley’s lawyer Douglas Wigdor and his law firm, accusing them of frivolous litigation and abuse of the judicial system.
- Oakley’s lawyer expressed disappointment with the dismissal and hopes for a jury trial, citing conflicting accounts that only a jury can resolve.
- The case has seen multiple dismissals and revivals since 2020, with the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals previously ruling that the reasonableness of force used should be decided by a jury.
- Circuit Judge Richard J. Sullivan ruled that no rational jury could find Oakley reasonably feared wrongful physical contact or that MSG intended such fear, noting lack of witnesses and video evidence supporting Oakley’s claims.
