Daniel Kaplan · @KaplanSportsBiz
26th Aug 2016 from TwitLonger
USTA, days before the Open, harshly critiicizes @geniebouchard 4 lawsuit tactics
Story in @sbjsbd, but here is the statement from the USTA in response to her lawyer telling me the group is playing hardball tactics in her lawsuit against USTA for her accident at last year's Open
"The USTA does not comment on the substance of ongoing litigation. However, it is truly unfortunate that a year after her accident, Genie’s focus is on matters other than playing to her best ability. As you probably know, her lawyers asked for an extension; the USTA on the other hand, has remained ready, willing and able to bring the litigation to a conclusion as expeditiously as is possible whether through settlement discussions or a fully litigated process. We also continue to support Genie as best we can, including by giving her a wild card into the Western & Southern Open a few weeks ago.
The litigation will have no impact on how Genie is treated at the US Open in any manner."
Her lawyer, Benedict Morelli told me the USTA two weeks ago subpoenaed the limo driver who drove her back from the NTC the night of the accident, and wanted to subpoena her mother until he made it clear she would submit to deposition voluntarily