LAD_Brooklyn Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Fan lawsuit claims Giants, Jets should drop 'New York' from names because they play in New Jersey By Steven Taranto 10m ago•1 min read As if things weren't already bad enough for both teams, one unwanted element of a decade-long malaise for both the New York Giants and New York Jets is the nagging criticism that the two Big Apple franchises actually play across the state line at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. That's influenced an unwanted legal distraction to both teams, as a pair of fans are persisting in legal action over New York football's territorial matters. According to the New York Post, a pair of New York-area fans have amended their $6 billion lawsuit against the Giants and Jets, alleging that they must drop "New York" from their names given that they play in New Jersey. The original lawsuit filed in January had demanded both teams be returned to New York State proper by 2025, but has since been revised. In their lawsuit, which seeks $2 billion in monetary damages and $4 billion in punitive damages claiming false advertising and deceptive practices, one plaintiff -- described as an "avid football fan" -- claimed that he was shocked to learn that the Giants played and operate in East Rutherford, New Jersey, when he bought tickets. The case-action lawsuit seeks to represent anyone who has attended games at MetLife Stadium since 2016. Neither the Giants, Jets, nor the NFL have taken kindly to the lawsuit -- In April, all parties filed papers to have the lawsuit dismissed, insisting that the use of New York in the team names is not misleading at all. MetLife Stadium resides just seven miles from Manhattan (separated by the Hudson River), and is well within the 75-mile radius covering the teams' NFL territory rights. "These claims are calculated to score points in the headlines -- not the courtroom," read a statement by lawyers representing the parties involved. After playing at Yankee Stadium during their glory years in the 1950s and early 1960s, the Giants moved to East Rutherford in 1976 to the newly-constructed Giants Stadium. The Jets became tenants of Giants Stadium in 1984, and the two teams have shared MetLife Stadium since 2010. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dcat Posted May 15, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2022 Frivolous lawsuit. I hope the court heavily fines the plaintiff(s) and their nincompoop attorneys. 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hex Posted May 15, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2022 Ok, which one of you is this? 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadienJetsFan Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Probably Bills fans. They seem sensitive with this New York stuff. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Do he niners have to drop San Francisco from their name? How about the Cowboys? The Dolphins dont play or practice in the city of Miami? Where does it end? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Crusher Posted May 15, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, Joe W. Namath said: Do he niners have to drop San Francisco from their name? How about the Cowboys? The Dolphins dont play or practice in the city of Miami? Where does it end? The Commandos play in Maryland. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hex Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, Joe W. Namath said: Do he niners have to drop San Francisco from their name? How about the Cowboys? The Dolphins dont play or practice in the city of Miami? Where does it end? The only difference is that technically the Jets and Giants are the only ones in a different state, unless Washington is too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, Hex said: The only difference is that technically the Jets and Giants are the only ones in a different state, unless Washington is too Diff state/diff city......I dont see the difference. Its false advertising either way. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Another flunky lawyer trying to make a name for himself. Have a good time trying to trying to demonstrate damages. Not too shocking that the Post gives this nonsense the time of day 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bla bla bla Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Oddly enough we learned last week the Jets are a Delaware based team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 27 minutes ago, Joe W. Namath said: Do he niners have to drop San Francisco from their name? How about the Cowboys? The Dolphins dont play or practice in the city of Miami? Where does it end? The Fins play in Miami Gardens so that’s close name wise but as you said there are plenty of teams that don’t play in the exact location as the team name. I think the Jets/Giants might be the only ones that play in a different state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet2020 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 39 minutes ago, Hex said: Ok, which one of you is this? SAR1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DepressedJetsFan23 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 This is one of the dumber things I’ve seen in awhile and believe me when I say that is saying something 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitRed Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Double Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitRed Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 25 minutes ago, bla bla bla said: Oddly enough we learned last week the Jets are a Delaware based team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68JET11 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Wait, just heard that Michael Avenatti is the name of the lawyer... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggin94it Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 This is months old, why are they just noticing this now? My breakdown of this suit and its over-the-top level of pure stupidity starts here, if you're interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin L Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Can't wait to tell people that I'm a fan of the New York Metropolitan Area Jets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticalJet2 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 We have a NY Bagel and Deli in Raleigh NC... maybe I should sue them for the same reason... 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeJetFan Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 They can do what the Angels did The New York Jets of East Rutherford 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Inferiority complexes are complex. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestater Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Sheldon Silver leading the legal team? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 And all the corporations headquartered in Delaware and the Caymans have to come clean too !!! ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Joe W. Namath said: Do he niners have to drop San Francisco from their name? How about the Cowboys? The Dolphins dont play or practice in the city of Miami? Where does it end? I'm not agreeing with changing the name...BUT, aren't the Jets and Giants the only two teams that play their games out of state? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammybighead Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Imagine being the lawyer leading these idiots and truly believing you have a shot at the 6B pot of gold... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetstream23 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 3 hours ago, CanadienJetsFan said: Probably Bills fans. They seem sensitive with this New York stuff. Aren't they the only NFL team in Canada? They should be proud of that. amirite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets1958 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 7 hours ago, NIGHT STALKER said: I'm not agreeing with changing the name...BUT, aren't the Jets and Giants the only two teams that play their games out of state? Nope. “FedExField (originally Jack Kent Cooke Stadium) is an American football stadium located near the Capital Beltway in Prince George's County, Maryland, 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Washington, D.C. The stadium is the home of the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL).” Wikipedia 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggs Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Being from NY I always considered NJ Hell itself. What's a more appropriate venue than a swamp in Hell for the NY Jets and NY Football Giants to play in? Some folks like to get away Take a holiday from the neighbourhood Hop a flight to Miami Beach Or to Hollywood But I'm taking a Greyhound On the Hudson River Line I'm in a New York state of mind 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BroadwayBen Posted May 15, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2022 If this forces us to build a new stadium and move out metlife, i'd be all for it ?♂️ 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Hopefully by 25' the Jets will opt out of their lease with the jints & move to NY... I'm aware it Most Likely Won't happen... but Wishful thinking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunnie Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 If this forces us to build a new stadium and move out metlife, i'd be all for it Ha ... I think a logo change would be more economical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 9 hours ago, LongTimeJetFan said: They can do what the Angels did The New York Jets of East Rutherford Vomit Emoji... Stat!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayBen Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 11 minutes ago, Dunnie said: 13 minutes ago, BroadwayBen said: If this forces us to build a new stadium and move out metlife, i'd be all for it Ha ... I think a logo change would be more economical. I mean yeah, woody will obviously take the more profitable option anyway. Just wishful thinking though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 10 hours ago, Doggin94it said: This is months old, why are they just noticing this now? My breakdown of this suit and its over-the-top level of pure stupidity starts here, if you're interested Yea I started at the end looking for the update assuming it was an old thread that was bumped. Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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