The head coach of the Albany Empire football team revealed plans for a class-action lawsuit against owner Antonio Brown. This legal action comes after players and coaches discovered that their paychecks from the final game were withdrawn from their bank accounts.
Expressing his frustration, Empire head coach Moe Leggett stated that he had tried to give Brown the benefit of the doubt and work with him. However, he can no longer continue in that role. The news of the withheld paychecks was initially reported by WTEN (Ch. 10).
Earlier last week, team members received payment for the Orlando game. However, a screenshot of a bank account reversal was shared in their group chat on Wednesday evening. Leggett checked his account the following morning and found that his paycheck had also been deducted.
Players are still owed amounts of $500 and more for their final game. Leggett attempted to reach out to Brown, his accountant Alex Gunaris, and team president Alberony Denis, but his efforts were in vain. The Times Union also made unsuccessful attempts to contact Brown, Gunaris, and Denis.
In light of the situation, Leggett is actively searching for a lawyer to file a lawsuit against Brown and the trust for which he serves as a representative.
Fabian Guerra, a wide receiver for the Empire, quickly found another playing job with the Massachusetts Pirates, an Indoor Football League team. Guerra expressed his intention to join the lawsuit against Brown, considering it the right thing to do. Although he is not worried due to his new team, he acknowledges the negative impact this ordeal has on Brown’s reputation.
Guerra had previously had a positive relationship with Brown, as they had trained together in Miami, their hometown.
Brandon Thorpe, an Empire lineman from Georgia, is currently staying at a friend’s house in Troy until he receives his paycheck. He expressed mixed emotions, feeling that Brown has wronged the team in an irreparable way.
The Empire’s downfall may lead to a wave of litigation. MVP Arena general manager Bob Belber revealed that he considers the Empire to be in default of their license agreement with the arena. The agreement was set to expire after this season. Additionally, the NAL expelled the Empire after a league owners’ emergency vote. Commissioner Chris Siegfried stated that Brown owed $21,000 in league assessment fees.
Belber stated that they will demand compensation from the Empire ownership for damages. If a favorable response is received, they hope to resolve the situation and recover the owed damages. However, if not, they will explore alternative actions to take.
In conclusion, the Albany Empire football team is preparing to take legal action against owner Antonio Brown after their paychecks for the final game were withdrawn from their bank accounts. This ordeal has caused frustration among the players and coaches, leading them to seek justice through a class-action lawsuit.
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