Dolan Ordered to Testify in Oakley Lawsuit

James Dolan, CEO of Madison Square Garden, has been ordered by a federal judge to provide a deposition in a lawsuit filed by former NBA player Charles Oakley regarding his ejection from a game in 2017. The judge stated that Dolan's testimony is relevant and necessary for the ongoing case.

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9/11/2024

[0]New York Post

James Dolan ordered to give deposition in Charles Oakley’s civil suit over infamous MSG ejection

[1]Reuters

Madison Square Garden CEO Dolan can’t evade deposition in ex-Knick's assault lawsuit

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Highlights

Charles Oakley has been suing James Dolan and Madison Square Garden since 2017 over his ejection from a game.
Federal judge Richard Sullivan ordered Dolan to give a deposition regarding Oakley's removal from Madison Square Garden.
Sullivan ruled that Dolan likely possesses relevant knowledge about the incident that cannot be obtained from other witnesses.
Most of Oakley's claims against Dolan have been dismissed, but the claim regarding the use of excessive force is still pending.
The judge ordered MSG to produce emails sent by Dolan related to the Oakley incident from February 8, 2017, to March 1, 2017.

Perspectives

MSG's legal team argues that Oakley's insistence on deposing Dolan is a waste of time and resources, suggesting that the legal actions are merely a tactic to harass Dolan rather than a legitimate pursuit of justice.
Oakley maintains that he was unfairly targeted during the incident and is determined to hold Dolan accountable for the alleged excessive force used during his ejection, viewing the deposition as a crucial step in his pursuit of justice.