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A.J. Faigin v. Jim Kelly, et al.

Date: 04-15-1998

Case Number: 95-CV-317

Judge: Shane Devine

Court: United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire

Plaintiff's Attorney: Wilbur A. Glahn, III of McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, Manchester, New
Hampshire and Alan J. Mandel of Alan J. Mandel & Associates, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois.

Defendant's Attorney: William L. Chapman of Orr & Reno, P.A., Concord, New Hampshire.

Description:
Libel, slander and assault claims relating to statements made by Kelly, a former NFL
quarterback, against Faigin and Greg Lustig Pro Sports which negotiated a
professional sports contract for Kelly with the Buffalo Bills in 1986. Kelly was
paid $8.5 million by the Bills. In 1992, Kelly wrote his autobiography
"Armed and Dangerous" in which he claimed that he fired Greg Lustig Pro
Sports and that Faigin, an officer of the company, mismanaged his money.
Faigin claimed that Kelly was angry with Lustig and "so Mr. Kelly got even",
according to news accounts of the trial.
Outcome:
Verdict for Defendant.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Kelly previously received $700,000 from two brokerage firms which he claimed
made improper investments of his money.

About This Case

What was the outcome of A.J. Faigin v. Jim Kelly, et al.?

The outcome was: Verdict for Defendant.

Which court heard A.J. Faigin v. Jim Kelly, et al.?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, NH. The presiding judge was Shane Devine.

Who were the attorneys in A.J. Faigin v. Jim Kelly, et al.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Wilbur A. Glahn, III of McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, Manchester, New Hampshire and Alan J. Mandel of Alan J. Mandel & Associates, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois.. Defendant's attorney: William L. Chapman of Orr & Reno, P.A., Concord, New Hampshire..

When was A.J. Faigin v. Jim Kelly, et al. decided?

This case was decided on April 15, 1998.