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February 17th, 2005, 10:11:16 PM
Moore launches lawsuit, leaves NHL out
Canadian Press
2/17/2005
DENVER (CP-AP) - Former Colorado Avalanche forward Steve Moore has filed a civil suit against Todd Bertuzzi and the Canucks over the on-ice assault during a game in Vancouver last March that left him with a broken neck and other injuries.
Moore's lawyer, Lee Foreman, said in a statement that the lawsuit filed Tuesday in Denver District Court accuses Bertuzzi of civil conspiracy, assault, battery and negligence.
The Denver Post, in a story on its website, said the defendants also included Canucks forward Brad May, Canucks coach Marc Crawford, former Vancouver GM Brian Burke, plus the partnership that owns the team, although Foreman did not confirm that.
The NHL was not among the defendants, but suffered yet another a black eye after cancelling the 2004-05 season because of the lockout on Wednesday.
The Canucks released a statement from GM Dave Nonis: "The Vancouver Canucks are aware of reports circulating to the effect a lawsuit has been commenced by Steve Moore in relation to the March 8, 2004 Colorado Avalanche vs. Vancouver Canucks game. To date, the Canucks have no additional information and accordingly have no further comment at this time."
The Post said the lawsuit was filed in Denver District Court, saying that the sequence of events that led to the attack began at a Feb. 16, 2004. Canucks-Avalanche game at the Pepsi Center.
Moore, now a free agent, suffered a broken neck, a concussion and facial injuries in the attack.
The Post said Moore is represented by Denver attorney Lee Foreman, part of the same firm that defended Lakers guard Kobe Bryant in the recent legal proceedings in Colorado, and Boulder attorney John Purvis.
The suit asks for damages, but doesn't cite a dollar figure.
Story (http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=115295)
Canadian Press
2/17/2005
DENVER (CP-AP) - Former Colorado Avalanche forward Steve Moore has filed a civil suit against Todd Bertuzzi and the Canucks over the on-ice assault during a game in Vancouver last March that left him with a broken neck and other injuries.
Moore's lawyer, Lee Foreman, said in a statement that the lawsuit filed Tuesday in Denver District Court accuses Bertuzzi of civil conspiracy, assault, battery and negligence.
The Denver Post, in a story on its website, said the defendants also included Canucks forward Brad May, Canucks coach Marc Crawford, former Vancouver GM Brian Burke, plus the partnership that owns the team, although Foreman did not confirm that.
The NHL was not among the defendants, but suffered yet another a black eye after cancelling the 2004-05 season because of the lockout on Wednesday.
The Canucks released a statement from GM Dave Nonis: "The Vancouver Canucks are aware of reports circulating to the effect a lawsuit has been commenced by Steve Moore in relation to the March 8, 2004 Colorado Avalanche vs. Vancouver Canucks game. To date, the Canucks have no additional information and accordingly have no further comment at this time."
The Post said the lawsuit was filed in Denver District Court, saying that the sequence of events that led to the attack began at a Feb. 16, 2004. Canucks-Avalanche game at the Pepsi Center.
Moore, now a free agent, suffered a broken neck, a concussion and facial injuries in the attack.
The Post said Moore is represented by Denver attorney Lee Foreman, part of the same firm that defended Lakers guard Kobe Bryant in the recent legal proceedings in Colorado, and Boulder attorney John Purvis.
The suit asks for damages, but doesn't cite a dollar figure.
Story (http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=115295)