Employee Alleged Harassment Case - Chad Kelly

[paulwoods13]

The longer this goes without any apparent conclusion, the worse the heat will get. I get why the league and MLSE might want to let the investigation run its course, but we're closing in on the opening of camp. Some tangible steps need to be taken (and announced) soon, IMO. There are Argo fans -- especially women fans -- talking online about being ready to bail on the team. They may or may not have good reason to feel that way -- all we have at this point are untested, albeit disturbing, allegations -- but I can completely understand why anyone would believe that meaningful action is required, and soon.

[ArgoZ]

The upgraded charge and new public details is a pressure tactic. It’s seems the Argos were not interested in settling at all for the initial case and this is the resulting measures. Interesting that the plaintiff mentions Kelly’s public influence and moral obligations that need dealt with, yet this is still a civil matter and could result in a NDA. While the total money seems to have dropped, the addition of punitive damages could result in a much larger amount if decided by a judge. Argos are on the clock with the season looming. If they don’t settle, there is no way this gets resolved in the court in time. They don’t even have a date. I know it’s frustrating only hearing from one party, but if the Argos are considering settlement, you can’t say anything and if your going to fight this, there is no reason to play any cards at this time and have the plaintiff prepare a defence.

[bluto]

The upgraded charge and new public details is a pressure tactic. It’s seems the Argos were not interested in settling at all for the initial case and this is the resulting measures. Interesting that the plaintiff mentions Kelly’s public influence and moral obligations that need dealt with, yet this is still a civil matter and could result in a NDA. While the total money seems to have dropped, the addition of punitive damages could result in a much larger amount if decided by a judge. Argos are on the clock with the season looming. If they don’t settle, there is no way this gets resolved in the court in time. They don’t even have a date. I know it’s frustrating only hearing from one party, but if the Argos are considering settlement, you can’t say anything and if your going to fight this, there is no reason to play any cards at this time and have the plaintiff prepare a defence.

My read as well. The complainant's legal team is using the tools afforded them. I doubt this was unforseen by the Argos/MLSE/Kelly's legal types.