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Ronnie Cottrell v. Tom Culpepper and the NCAA

Date: 07-22-2005

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Steven Wilson

Court: Circuit Court, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Charles M. Elmer of Haskell Slaughter Young & Rediker, LLC, Birmingham, Alabama

Defendant's Attorney:

John Scott, Birmingham, Alabama

Description:

Former Alabama Assistant Coach Ronnie Cottrell sued Tom Culpepper and th NCAA on a defamation theory for saying he stole money from the Shaun Alexander Foundation, that he stole videotapes from the University of Alabama after his dismissal, and that he abandoned his first wife and family in Tallahassee.

Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict $6 million in compensatory damages and $24 million in punitive damages.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Ronnie Cottrell v. Tom Culpepper and the NCAA?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict $6 million in compensatory damages and $24 million in punitive damages.

Which court heard Ronnie Cottrell v. Tom Culpepper and the NCAA?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, AL. The presiding judge was Steven Wilson.

Who were the attorneys in Ronnie Cottrell v. Tom Culpepper and the NCAA?

Plaintiff's attorney: Charles M. Elmer of Haskell Slaughter Young & Rediker, LLC, Birmingham, Alabama. Defendant's attorney: John Scott, Birmingham, Alabama.

When was Ronnie Cottrell v. Tom Culpepper and the NCAA decided?

This case was decided on July 22, 2005.