Michael Bidwill’s former personal assistant files wrongful discharge suit

[GatorAZ]

Notice how there’s very little info on his brothers and sisters? No real clear pics of any of them except for the Super Bowl. Sounds like it could be intentional.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Involving your assistant into your family squabbles is what is unprofessional.

Unprofessional is a far cry from a lawsuit, though.

 

[football karma]

I think most of the stories aren't harassment or illegal (couple things in there that could be an issue) Its an attorney ramping up the embarrassment to get a settlement.

it doesnt mean Mike isnt a terrible person to work for. That was established prior to this.

Any CEOs personal assistant should have an employment contract and stated termination provisions / payout that includes an airtight NDA. Every CEO i have known had an assistant that became like an extension of family and is privy to all sorts of stuff. As a result -- they get paid like $200k+ to do it. No idea why that wasnt the case here.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Unprofessional is a far cry from a lawsuit, though.

If it creates a hostile workplace it's not.

 

[Cheesebeef]

It never ceases to amaze me how some here will defend this team or find ways to minimize terrible behavior no matter what from Bidwill. Especially because it happens over and over and over again.

 

[Chopper0080]

"Neuheisel alleges that Bidwill instructed her to place false information on “complicated federal and international disclosures relating to Bidwill’s travel by private airplane.” He also allegedly told her to ship a firearm by FedEx, directing her to ignore any restrictions that potentially applied."

This would be the most serious section IMO.

 

[tennis-player]

It never ceases to amaze me how some here will defend this team or find ways to minimize terrible behavior no matter what from Bidwill. Especially because it happens over and over and over again.

I agree with you, but look at the competency of the other NFL owners. Since Snyder is gone, there is a horse race who is the worst. I don’t want to list them here, but there are owners even worse than Bidwill.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I agree with you, but look at the competency of the other NFL owners. Since Snyder is gone, there is a horse race who is the worst. I don’t want to list them here, but there are owners even worse than Bidwill.

There are? Off the top of my head I’d say Cleveland’s owner simply for giving the keys to franchise to a serial sexual assaulter, but who else comes to mind as an owner who consistently cheats, demeans women, loses arbitrations with former employees, etc etc?

 

[tennis-player]

There are? Off the top of my head I’d say Cleveland’s owner simply for giving the keys to franchise to a serial sexual assaulter, but who else comes to mind as an owner who consistently cheats, demeans women, loses arbitrations with former employees, etc etc?

As personal integrity, maybe. There is Kraft. As far as football, N.Y. jets, Carolina, Chicago, Oakland, Dallas, Cincinnati, and many team’s fans despise the owners. At least Bidwill has not sexually assaulted anyone or committed crimes that we know of.

 

[tennis-player]

I am certainly not defending Bidwill, it such a low bar.

 

[Stout]

I really have no issue with the car and niece thing. Not sure why it's part of any relevant complaint. Nothing illegal at all and it's something lots of parents do (take care and other possessions away from kids who screw up).

I haven't read any of the material, but being forced to participate would be very relevant.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

"Neuheisel alleges that Bidwill instructed her to place false information on “complicated federal and international disclosures relating to Bidwill’s travel by private airplane.” He also allegedly told her to ship a firearm by FedEx, directing her to ignore any restrictions that potentially applied."

This would be the most serious section IMO.

Epstein Island

 

[PDXChris]

As personal integrity, maybe. There is Kraft. As far as football, N.Y. jets, Carolina, Chicago, Oakland, Dallas, Cincinnati, and many team’s fans despise the owners. At least Bidwill has not sexually assaulted anyone or committed crimes that we know of.

Carolina has a new owner now. And I like Mark Davis, he's just different with his $6 Super Cuts haircut and fanny pack!

The best a the bottom of the barrel for sure for various reasons. Bidwill is right there and the more that comes out shows more and more he doesn't deserve to own a NFL team. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how many suitors there would be with the current economic uncertainties apon us.

 

[oaken1]

Involving your assistant into your family squabbles is what is unprofessional.

"Personal Assistant" was the title.
"Professional Assistant" was not.

Seems the job title alone indicates these situations may occur

 

[oaken1]

I think most of the stories aren't harassment or illegal (couple things in there that could be an issue) Its an attorney ramping up the embarrassment to get a settlement.

it doesnt mean Mike isnt a terrible person to work for. That was established prior to this.

Any CEOs personal assistant should have an employment contract and stated termination provisions / payout that includes an airtight NDA. Every CEO i have known had an assistant that became like an extension of family and is privy to all sorts of stuff. As a result -- they get paid like $200k+ to do it. No idea why that wasnt the case here.

Exactly...and even if she was instructed to do something illegal...she made the choice to do it.
How many guys at Nuremburg got away with " I was just following orders"

 

[Goodyear Card]

Wow, those are some pretty intense allegations
If those are true, not only should she be awarded tens of millions of dollars from him, he should be going to jail in the NFL should force the family to sell

Rich guys don't go to jail. They always lawyer up and pay everybody off.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

I'm not sure how many suitors there would be with the current economic uncertainties apon us.

I can guarantee you there would be many...tons of ultra wealthy people out there looking for the ultimate rich guy flex.

 

[PDXChris]

I can guarantee you there would be many...tons of ultra wealthy people out there looking for the ultimate rich guy flex.

You are probably right,

 

[Dback Jon]

Exactly...and even if she was instructed to do something illegal...she made the choice to do it.
How many guys at Nuremburg got away with " I was just following orders"

But the person ordering is still doing an illegal action

 

[BurqueCardFan]

There is just too much about Michael for some of it to not be valid.

Oh, it’s all valid. It’s just what can be proven. I question why I give them money every year. If my decision was based strictly on character of ownership, I would have quit years ago.

 

[cardpa]

I really have no issue with the car and niece thing. Not sure why it's part of any relevant complaint. Nothing illegal at all and it's something lots of parents do (take care and other possessions away from kids who screw up).

It's not his kid, it's his niece. Would you want your uncle telling you which college classes you should take? He sounds like a control freak.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

Oh, it’s all valid. It’s just what can be proven. I question why I give them money every year. If my decision was based strictly on character of ownership, I would have quit years ago.

You, (like many of us), are loyal to the Cards fans you share fellowship with, and the team. It sure as hell isn't the Bidwill family, and most especially Mikey.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

It's not his kid, it's his niece. Would you want your uncle telling you which college classes you should take? He sounds like a control freak.

He sees every relationship as an avenue to exhibit control. Probably par for the course with most of his interactions.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

"Personal Assistant" was the title.
"Professional Assistant" was not.

Seems the job title alone indicates these situations may occur

Good luck with that in court.

In my leadership role I take multiple courses every year about this sort of stuff and I would be up a creek with half what is accused here.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

It's not his kid, it's his niece. Would you want your uncle telling you which college classes you should take? He sounds like a control freak.

More over, you strive to be the fun uncle. Do any of you want to be the mean uncle?

This is a character issue beyond the lawsuit though.