Cardinals to Pay Former Executive $3M in Defamation Damages
TL;DR
The Arizona Cardinals have been ordered to pay former team executive Terry McDonough $3 million for making "false and defamatory" statements about him, including allegations of spousal abuse and neglecting his disabled daughter. While McDonough sought a larger sum in court, he was awarded $150,000 in general damages, $600,000 for emotional distress, and $2.25 million in punitive damages. The court found the Cardinals' statements to be false, and while McDonough's claim of being prevented from becoming an NFL general manager was not supported, the team's conduct was deemed deserving of punishment.
- Cardinals ordered to pay former team executive $3 million for defamation, per report CBS Sports
- Cards ordered to pay ex-VP $3M for defamation ESPN
- NFL arbitrator orders Cardinals to pay Terry McDonough nearly $3 million in damages Arizona Sports
- Bidwill to Pay Terry McDonough $3M in Defamation Damages Revenge of the Birds
- Cardinals accept responsibility for P.R. statement about Terry McDonough that "went too far" NBC Sports
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