THE CAGE
Part Fifteen – The Tribune
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WWF LOSES LAWSUIT
LANDMARK CASE FINDS WWF LIABLE
Tampa Bay
In a landmark case, the WWF was found 100% negligent for damages caused by one of its own wrestlers. Plaintiff Michael Latt sued the WWF corporation after an attack that took place on April 23rd, 2001. Mr. Latt, an avid wrestling fan, was waiting in the parking lot after WWF RAW took place, when he was roughly pushed into a brick wall by Glen Jacobs, otherwise known as 'Kane'.
Because the wrestler was in his costume, and appearing to act in character, Latt's lawyer argued that the WWF should be held responsible for Jacob's behavior. The WWF's lawyer, Howard McGarvey, countered that Mr. Jacob's was under the influence of illegal drug use, therefore the WWF should not be held accountable. Judge Ross Grove sided with Latt's lawyers, stating that "the WWF obviously knew that Mr. Jacobs was abusing drugs and did nothing to prevent the inevitable." The case judgment is just one in many blows against the WWF's owner, Vince McMahon.
Shortly after the attack, Glen Jacobs was found comatose in his hotel room, after an apparent overdose. Jacobs was hospitalized in serious condition, and was found to have sustained irreparable brain damage.
In a surprising move late last month, Vince McMahon transferred Jacobs from his hospital room to an upscale group home in Connecticut, and agreed to foot the bill for all medical bills incurred. Mr. McMahon also signed over 2% of his own personal shares of the company to Mr. Jacobs.
The WWF has not commented on the signing or the lawsuit result.