It was a long wait but 2023 saw Judge Richard Boulware finally issue his written opinion to grant class certification to the Le plaintiffs in the UFC antitrust lawsuit. The August Order, indicated that the plaintiffs in the ‘Bout Class’ could proceed together in its lawsuit that the promotion used anticompetitive methods to create a […]
Le v. Zuffa
Zuffa seeking to exclude Le plaintiffs expert Andrew Zimbalist
The final expert that Zuffa has sought to exclude in the Le Antitrust Lawsuit is Dr. Andrew Zimbalist. According to Zuffa, his testimony was to determine Zuffa’s anticompetitive conduct and whether there were potential pro-competitive justifications to the challenged conduct. His job was also to comment on the damages theory set forth by defendants. Andrew […]
Zuffa seeking to exclude Le plaintiffs’ expert Guy Davis
Zuffa has filed a Motion to Exclude Le plaintiffs’ expert Guy Davis. Zuffa argues that Davis’ expert testimony is not relevant, does not include relevant factors and its testimony is with the understanding of the average lay person. Davis is an accountant retained by the plaintiffs to determine whether the compa y could pay athletes […]
The Legal Submission 73
In this Legal Submission I take a look at the Motion to Exclude the Le plaintiffs’ key expert, Dr. Hal Singer. Zuffa’s Motion includes a new declaration and keys in on Dr. Singer’s previous expert opinions in other cases. I discuss the Motion in depth here. *Note I meant to refer to the Epic Games-Google […]
Zuffa files motion to exclude Le plaintiffs’ key expert
Zuffa has filed Motions to Exclude plaintiffs experts Hal Singer, Andrew Zimbalist and Guy Davis. Although Judge Boulware previously denied these motions, Zuffa has brought them again as we head to trial coming in April. Hal Singer by MMA Payout We look at Zuffa’s motion to exclude Hal Singer first. Zuffa argues that Dr. Singer’s […]