WRESTLINGS DARK PAST: Unraveling the RING BOY Case (Body Slam Briefs 10.20.24)
WRESTLING SOUP
Wrestling Soup Network
4.4 • 738 Ratings
🗓️ 29 October 2024
⏱️ 14 minutes
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Summary
This episode delves into the infamous Ring Boy case, a scandal that rocked the wrestling world in the early 1990s. Jeff revisits the details of the case, explaining how it has resurfaced in the legal arena today. With key figures like Vince McMahon and Linda McMahon named in the lawsuit, the case has garnered significant attention.
One of the pivotal points of discussion is the Child Victims Act of 2023, recently enacted in Maryland. This legislation allows survivors of child sexual abuse to file civil lawsuits without the constraints of a statute of limitations. Jeff explains how this law has opened the door for the Ring Boy case to be revisited, offering a fresh perspective on the legal battles that ensue.
Listeners are introduced to the concept of the discovery rule and the statute of limitations, as Jeff breaks down the legal jargon into digestible insights. He highlights the challenges of proving a case with events that occurred over three decades ago, emphasizing the importance of contemporary evidence and documentation.
As the episode progresses, Jeff explores the potential liabilities faced by WWE and TKO Holdings, raising questions about jurisdiction and the responsibilities of parent companies. He delves into the legal strategies that may come into play and speculates on the likelihood of settlement, given that over 90% of cases tend to resolve outside of court.
For wrestling fans and legal enthusiasts alike, this episode offers a captivating blend of history, law, and insider knowledge. Jeff Lippman's expertise shines through as he navigates the complexities of the case, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape surrounding wrestling controversies.
If you're a fan of legal analysis and wrestling, this episode is a must-listen. Catch it now and be sure to follow for more expert commentary and exclusive content! 🎙️
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| 0:00.0 | Greetings, everyone. It is I. Evil Dose, Jeff Lippman, the in-house general counsel for the Wrestling Suit Network with another body slam brief. |
| 0:16.0 | One quick note and something I forgot to tell you a bunch ago, but remember we were talking about the FTC rule |
| 0:22.8 | barring non-competes some time ago, and I was surprised that it was upheld at all. It was |
| 0:30.1 | ultimately struck down by the federal courts, so non-competes are back in. The main thing I want to talk to you today about was the Ringboy case. |
| 0:40.3 | And a lot of you are probably wondering, well, this happened in 1992. |
| 0:46.3 | Bell Phillips is dead. I think Terry Garvin was his name. He's dead. Pat Patterson is dead. |
| 0:52.3 | This all happened, you know, 1992 or earlier. Bill Mushnick was involved. |
| 1:00.3 | He was sued for defamation. There were cross claims back and forth. There was a possible |
| 1:07.6 | federal investigation. Just, you know, there's been books written on this. |
| 1:13.1 | There's been documentaries, Dark Side of the Ring episodes, stuff like this. |
| 1:16.9 | So how on earth does this get brought now? |
| 1:20.1 | So when I first heard about this, I thought that we were looking at a case of the most stretched version of the discovery rule known to man. |
| 1:29.8 | What's the discovery rule? |
| 1:31.1 | So let's step back a little bit and talk about what's the statute of limitations. |
| 1:35.4 | A statute of limitations is the amount of time one has to bring a civil lawsuit, |
| 1:39.9 | and in some cases a criminal case, prosecution, before it's just considered too darn old to bring it. |
| 1:48.7 | So I'm in Maryland. |
| 1:50.4 | I'm also licensed in D.C. and I'm licensed in federal courts. |
| 1:53.7 | And there's different statute of limitations for different things. |
| 1:55.9 | So in Maryland, intentional tort, so you punch somebody, assault a batter. |
| 2:00.3 | Yeah, that can be criminal, but it can also be civil. |
| 2:02.8 | Defamation is an intentional tort. |
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