"Tiger Woods Suspended for Failed Drug Test" Claims PGA Golfer Dan Olsen

[dkolo]

Step 1: Olsen files for freezing the case based on the anti-SLAPP statute (depending on his state).

Step 2: Once the anti-SLAPP is filed for, Woods' counsel can not demand any documents, etc.  Long story short, Olsen doesn't have to spend any additional $ on defending himself or be subject to legal harassment (subpoenas, request for documents, etc).

Step 3: Judge decides, after review, that Woods has no case.

Step 4: Woods is responsible for reimbursing Olsen's anti-SLAPP filing and any legal fees incurred.

Still hope Tiger takes him to court, that'd be hilarious and awesome.

PS I am not a lawyer, this is just how I am told it would probably play out.

That's assuming Tiger has a frivolous case. His case is completely legitimate. Depending on the specific standards of the state he files in, I don't see how Tiger wouldn't at least get to trial on these facts.

[Fourputt]

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Originally Posted by TJBam

Step 1: Olsen files for freezing the case based on the anti-SLAPP statute (depending on his state).

Step 2: Once the anti-SLAPP is filed for, Woods' counsel can not demand any documents, etc.  Long story short, Olsen doesn't have to spend any additional $ on defending himself or be subject to legal harassment (subpoenas, request for documents, etc).

Step 3: Judge decides, after review, that Woods has no case.

Step 4: Woods is responsible for reimbursing Olsen's anti-SLAPP filing and any legal fees incurred.

Still hope Tiger takes him to court, that'd be hilarious and awesome.

PS I am not a lawyer, this is just how I am told it would probably play out.

That's assuming Tiger has a frivolous case. His case is completely legitimate. Depending on the specific standards of the state he files in, I don't see how Tiger wouldn't at least get to trial on these facts.

For those of us with a less legal background, what is SLAPP and why would Woods become liable when he is the aggrieved party in the first place.

[dkolo]

For those of us with a less legal background, what is SLAPP and why would Woods become liable when he is the aggrieved party in the first place.

It's basically a statute that provides mechanisms for defendants to head off frivolous litigation. The concern is a rich plaintiff goes around suing people frivolously who do or say things that plaintiff doesn't like. In this case, we're talking about saying unflattering things that don't rise to the level of defamation. The defendant, who's your average Joe, a guy who can't afford a lawsuit that he'd probably win in the long run, because there'll be high legal fees incurred since the plaintiff would do lots of expensive discovery and motions to make the defendant have to settle, since in America, generally, each party pays their own fees (compare to Britain, where loser pays winner's fees).

So the SLAPP statute, varying by state, basically gives the defendant the right to get the suit dismissed by having an evidentiary hearing early on where the judge decides whether the plaintiff's case has merit. If the judge tosses the case, the plaintiff is responsible for the defendant's costs and maybe a penalty, depending on the specific statute. So it discourages frivolous lawsuits by taking away the threat of "I'll sue you poor because I can afford to."

But, with respect to Tiger, the SLAPP argument assumes Tiger can't prove actual malice by Olsen (that Olsen knowingly said false stuff or did it with reckless disregard for the possibility what he said was wrong). I disagree from what I've read of Olsen's statements. I think he was making crap up to show off on the radio, and I think that fact is at least arguable enough that a judge would let it get to a jury trial.

Oh, and SLAPP just stands for "Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation," Google tells me, haha.

[Torres9]

Dan Olsen recanted his claim to GolfChannel.com , saying, “My comments were ill advised. I retract the entire interview and apologize to Nike, the PGA Tour, Tiger and Tim Finchem.”

[turtleback]

Dan Olsen recanted his claim to GolfChannel.com, saying, “My comments were ill advised. I retract the entire interview and apologize to Nike, the PGA Tour, Tiger and Tim Finchem.”

And thus ends the 15 minutes of fame of a blowhard.

[RFKFREAK]

And thus ends the 15 minutes of fame of a blowhard.

He didn't even deserve that much.

[turtleback]

For thoe that think Tiger wering a tight shirt means he used PEDS, THIS is what a guy who uses PEDs looks like - Laron Landry, just suspended by the NFL for PEDs.

Almost an exact match for Tiger, no?  LOL

[jamo]

For thoe that think Tiger wering a tight shirt means he used PEDS, THIS is what a guy who uses PEDs looks like - Laron Landry, just suspended by the NFL for PEDs. Almost an exact match for Tiger, no?  LOL [URL=http://thesandtrap.com/content/type/61/id/115443/] [/URL]

Tiger's not even as big as that dude Landry is standing next to.

[Elmer]

I have it on good authority that tiger was not suspended but abducted by aliens, which is why he is not playing on tour.

The tourney he pulled out from was nothing by a clone that was used to make us believe that Tiger really has a back issue.

In reality he is in a galaxy far, far away playing for the Universe Ryder cup on the Nebulan team!

[Lihu]

I have it on good authority that tiger was not suspended but abducted by aliens, which is why he is not playing on tour.

The tourney he pulled out from was nothing by a clone that was used to make us believe that Tiger really has a back issue.

In reality he is in a galaxy far, far away playing for the Universe Ryder cup on the Nebulan team!

I heard about this too. Here's the article in Nebulan:

[imsys0042]

Guys, this is getting silly. Anyone who has their tin foil hat on tight enough has received the messages. The real Tiger is working with Elvis to finally prove that the moon landing was faked. I believe JFK and the ghost of Colonel Sanders might be involved as well. When that comes out, the fake chip yips and back problems will all be better.