Former University of Louisville head coach Rick Pitino has filed a federal lawsuit against Adidas.
The lawsuit alleges that Pitino was damaged by the company’s “outrageous conduct in conspiring to funnel money to the family of a basketball recruit.”
Pitino maintains his innocence in the matter claiming the he was not aware of the matter.
The suit was filed in U.S. District Court in Louisville.
Rick Pitino has filed a federal lawsuit against Adidas for "outrageous conduct in conspiring to funnel money to the family" of a recruit pic.twitter.com/ggxPxjUWGH
— Jason Riley (@JasonRileyWDRB) October 17, 2017
Lawsuit: Adidas knew Pitino's reputation "hinged on him running a clean, proper, and strictly compliant men's basketball program." pic.twitter.com/yt7QJQFsRu
— Jason Riley (@JasonRileyWDRB) October 17, 2017
The lawsuit is "about more than just money; it is Coach Pitino's vehicle for proving" he did nothing wrong pic.twitter.com/bzbUeY5nSd
— Jason Riley (@JasonRileyWDRB) October 17, 2017
Pitino statement pic.twitter.com/ytKwzM1ixp
— Jason Riley (@JasonRileyWDRB) October 17, 2017
Well played Coach P they are the ones and are media distorted your name…i was sadden how the media played that you was the coach involved with the investigation just started…I would sue the media if you could are news is terrible
You go, Rick!!! I hope you clean their clock!!!