O.J. Simpson won't Sue Kentucky Eatery - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 05-12-2007, 11:18 PM

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - O.J. Simpson won't take legal action against a Louisville restaurateur who booted him from a steakhouse on the eve of the Kentucky Derby after all, Simpson's attorney said Saturday.

Simpson and about a dozen guests were asked to leave Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse on May 4 by owner Jeff Ruby, who has said he asked Simpson to leave because "he continues to torment the family whose lives he's already ruined 15 years ago."

Simpson, a Heisman Trophy winner and NFL star, was acquitted in 1995 of killing his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ron Goldman, but was found liable in a civil trial that followed.

Simpson's lawyer, Yale Galanter, said Ruby is using the episode for publicity.

"If we had our druthers, this would have died that night and been over," Galanter said from his Florida office. "We are not pushing it."

Last week, Galanter had said his client's ejection was about race, and that he intended to pursue the matter and might go after the restaurant's liquor license.

"He screwed with the wrong guy, he really did," Galanter said of Ruby a few days ago.

Brian Damage · 05-12-2007, 11:22 PM

He knows better.

Ireneparalegal · 05-12-2007, 11:39 PM

DAMN STRAIGHT...besides, he knows the money will go to the families of the people he murdered.

Zoneboy · 05-12-2007, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

DAMN STRAIGHT...besides, he knows the money will go to the families of the people he murdered.

Be nice if they could sue on O.J's behalf and collect.

Brian Damage · 05-12-2007, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Be nice if they could sue on O.J's behalf and collect.

Actually it wouldn't be because the owner of the restaurant would have to pay out of pocket.

Zoneboy · 05-12-2007, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Actually it wouldn't be because the owner of the restaurant would have to pay out of pocket.

Didn't consider that.

Hollow · 05-13-2007, 12:07 AM

can one actually refuse someone service in a formal business just because they want to? unless they have some kind of a "no people who ruin lives allowed" sign on the door, that doesn't sound very legal.

Ireneparalegal · 05-13-2007, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by safety pin

can one actually refuse someone service in a formal business just because they want to? unless they have some kind of a "no people who ruin lives allowed" sign on the door, that doesn't sound very legal.

It is legal and it is used widely around the world for many reasons. A website owner has that right. A restaurant, any business has that right.

Brian Damage · 05-13-2007, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

It is legal and it is used widely around the world for many reasons. A website owner has that right. A restaurant, any business has that right.

Listen to the woman, she knows her business!

Ireneparalegal · 05-13-2007, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Listen to the woman, she knows her business!

Thank you very much. The man knows of what he speaks.

Zoneboy · 05-13-2007, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Listen to the woman, she knows her business!

ABlairican Pie · 05-13-2007, 04:51 PM

So is O.J. now going to be the Louisville Slugger?

Or the Louisville Knife-er?

catlover79 · 05-16-2007, 12:35 PM

How very noble of him.

TripperFan · 05-16-2007, 01:19 PM

Like he'd have a hope in hell of it anyway.

Again, this was all brought out simply for OJ publicity....why? He's sure not done anything to deserve press good or otherwise.

Maybe if he started paying what he owes to the Brown's and the Goodman's then I might start paying attention again.

And yes - both in Canada and the U.S., a businessperson has the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason - period. Just as you as a private individual have the right to refuse anyone from your house (unless it's the cops with a warrant).

livsforluv · 05-16-2007, 01:33 PM

I'm actually suprised he chose not to. He seems to like taking every opportunity he can to get in the news.

05-12-2007, 11:18 PM	#1
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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	DAMN STRAIGHT...besides, he knows the money will go to the families of the people he murdered.
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05-13-2007, 04:51 PM	#12
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05-16-2007, 12:35 PM	#13
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05-13-2007, 12:07 AM	#7
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	can one actually refuse someone service in a formal business just because they want to? unless they have some kind of a "no people who ruin lives allowed" sign on the door, that doesn't sound very legal.

05-16-2007, 01:19 PM	#14
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,087	Like he'd have a hope in hell of it anyway. Again, this was all brought out simply for OJ publicity....why? He's sure not done anything to deserve press good or otherwise. Maybe if he started paying what he owes to the Brown's and the Goodman's then I might start paying attention again. And yes - both in Canada and the U.S., a businessperson has the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason - period. Just as you as a private individual have the right to refuse anyone from your house (unless it's the cops with a warrant).
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05-16-2007, 01:33 PM	#15
livsforluv Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 339	I'm actually suprised he chose not to. He seems to like taking every opportunity he can to get in the news.