Law Practice,
Government,
Contracts
Jul. 7, 2022
Surety wins…but loses
If a pyrrhic victory connotes a victory that is tantamount to defeat, negating any true achievement, then surely one could characterize U.S. Specialty’s defeat as a pyrrhic defeat.
Larry A. Rothstein
Law Offices Larry A. Rothstein
2945 Townsgate Road
Westlake Village , CA 91361
Email: lar@larlaw.net
Southwestern Univ SOL; Los Angeles CA
In 1986, Donald Trump, then the owner of the USFL’s New Jersey Generals, brought a $1.6 billion lawsuit against the NFL for antitrust violations. He claimed the NFL conspired with the networks to deprive the USFL of an opportunity to compete with it.
The trial lasted 42 days and Frank Rothman, representing the NFL, made Trump his star witness. The jury hated his arrogance and lying. But he won. Sort of. The jury found in favor of the USFL &...
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