Ninth Circuit Reinstates $4.7 Billion Verdict Against NFL in Sunday Ticket Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reinstated a $4.7 billion verdict related to the Sunday Ticket class action against the NFL. This decision comes after the original award was overturned by a district judge due to concerns over the evidence presented regarding economic harm.

The Ninth Circuit's ruling indicates that the jury's damages award was influenced by improper evidence consideration, necessitating a new trial on damages. The court has remanded the case for the district court to maintain the jury's liability verdict while conducting a new damages trial.

The NFL is expected to appeal this ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court, which will decide whether to take on the case. The outcome of the new trial could lead to a revised damages amount, which, if finalized, would be subject to tripling under statutory provisions. This litigation is considered one of the most significant in the NFL's history.