Jury Awards Williams 340K in Romo Case - The Orange Mane

TexanBob · 03-23-2005, 09:59 AM

OAKLAND, Calif. -- A jury ordered Bill Romanowski to pay former Oakland Raiders teammate Marcus Williams $340,000 in damages Tuesday for smashing the tight end's face with a punch during a practice drill in 2003.

Williams had been seeking millions of dollars in damages for the Aug. 24, 2003, attack, saying it broke his left eye socket, shortened his memory, gave him double vision and depression, and ended his career after less than two seasons.

"We are very pleased with the verdict because it establishes that there are limits to the violence in football," said Williams' attorney, James Brosnahan.

Williams received $40,000 in medical expenses and $300,000 for lost wages -- about one season's salary.

Jurors reached their verdict after deliberating for two days. Romanowski showed no visible emotion as the verdict was read, but his wife gave him a hug.

Neither side said it plans to appeal the verdict.

"If Marcus Williams would have come to us then and said write us a check for $340,000 this would have been done in a heartbeat," said Romanowski's attorney, Jeffrey Springer. "There was never an opportunity in this case to settle this case or resolve it for anything other than millions of dollars."

During the trial, Williams testified that after he blocked Romanowski during a running drill, Romanowski grabbed his helmet and then ripped it off before the crushing blow was delivered.

"This was not football -- there are lines and limits and rules," Brosnahan said.

Romanowski told jurors he did punch Williams in the face, but did not remember much more about the fight.

"There was a fight that broke out," he said. "My reaction was a reaction from being pushed in the back."

Williams also testified that his life has now turned into nightmare, with no real hopes of playing football while at the same time seeing Romanowski in his dreams.

"He is satisfied that we established what we set out to establish ... that what Romanowski did was wrong," Brosnahan said. "You have to respect the jury because they listen carefully to all the evidence."

TexanBob · 03-23-2005, 10:01 AM

Bet he isn't the only one who sees Romanowski in their dreams.

Bronco_Beerslug · 03-23-2005, 10:13 AM

Must have had a terrible attorney. I know some ambulance chasers in the Denver area that all would have gotten 7 figures for him.

TexanBob · 03-23-2005, 10:19 AM

How much money can a backup tight end afford for legal talent as opposed to psycho starting LBs?

Hotrod · 03-23-2005, 10:21 AM

They should have given him the chair

Garcia Bronco · 03-23-2005, 10:21 AM

340,000 is way to much cash...the guy should have gotten a 100 beans and medical expenses.

Bronco_Beerslug · 03-23-2005, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TexanBob

How much money can a backup tight end afford for legal talent as opposed to psycho starting LBs?

There is no cost, upfront anyway.

TexanBob · 03-23-2005, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

There is no cost, upfront anyway.

Lawyers don't take *every* case for free. If you have money, they want it first. It's only if you don't have much and they think they have a good chance of getting paid later will they agree to tie the fees to whether you win or lose the case.

Billy Clyde Puckett · 03-23-2005, 01:34 PM

$340K - Romo spent more on his wife's implants.

clean · 03-23-2005, 04:19 PM

Not enough.

Garcia Bronco · 03-23-2005, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TexanBob

Lawyers don't take *every* case for free. If you have money, they want it first. It's only if you don't have much and they think they have a good chance of getting paid later will they agree to tie the fees to whether you win or lose the case.

LMAO...Lionel Hutz

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Bronco_Beerslug · 03-23-2005, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexanBob

Lawyers don't take *every* case for free. If you have money, they want it first. It's only if you don't have much and they think they have a good chance of getting paid later will they agree to tie the fees to whether you win or lose the case.

Almost all personal injuries cases are litigated on percentage, no matter the clients resources.

03-23-2005, 09:59 AM	#1
TexanBob Don't Argue With Me You Know I'm Right Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,023 Adopt-a-Bronco: Darris Nash	Jury Awards Williams 340K in Romo Case OAKLAND, Calif. -- A jury ordered Bill Romanowski to pay former Oakland Raiders teammate Marcus Williams $340,000 in damages Tuesday for smashing the tight end's face with a punch during a practice drill in 2003. Williams had been seeking millions of dollars in damages for the Aug. 24, 2003, attack, saying it broke his left eye socket, shortened his memory, gave him double vision and depression, and ended his career after less than two seasons. "We are very pleased with the verdict because it establishes that there are limits to the violence in football," said Williams' attorney, James Brosnahan. Williams received $40,000 in medical expenses and $300,000 for lost wages -- about one season's salary. Jurors reached their verdict after deliberating for two days. Romanowski showed no visible emotion as the verdict was read, but his wife gave him a hug. Neither side said it plans to appeal the verdict. "If Marcus Williams would have come to us then and said write us a check for $340,000 this would have been done in a heartbeat," said Romanowski's attorney, Jeffrey Springer. "There was never an opportunity in this case to settle this case or resolve it for anything other than millions of dollars." During the trial, Williams testified that after he blocked Romanowski during a running drill, Romanowski grabbed his helmet and then ripped it off before the crushing blow was delivered. "This was not football -- there are lines and limits and rules," Brosnahan said. Romanowski told jurors he did punch Williams in the face, but did not remember much more about the fight. "There was a fight that broke out," he said. "My reaction was a reaction from being pushed in the back." Williams also testified that his life has now turned into nightmare, with no real hopes of playing football while at the same time seeing Romanowski in his dreams. "He is satisfied that we established what we set out to establish ... that what Romanowski did was wrong," Brosnahan said. "You have to respect the jury because they listen carefully to all the evidence."

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03-23-2005, 10:01 AM	#2
TexanBob Don't Argue With Me You Know I'm Right Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,023 Adopt-a-Bronco: Darris Nash	Bet he isn't the only one who sees Romanowski in their dreams.

03-23-2005, 10:13 AM	#3
Bronco_Beerslug Angling in the Deep Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Riviera, Southern Mountains Posts: 24,281	Must have had a terrible attorney. I know some ambulance chasers in the Denver area that all would have gotten 7 figures for him.

03-23-2005, 10:19 AM	#4
TexanBob Don't Argue With Me You Know I'm Right Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,023 Adopt-a-Bronco: Darris Nash	How much money can a backup tight end afford for legal talent as opposed to psycho starting LBs?

03-23-2005, 10:21 AM	#5
Hotrod Self Appointed Expert aka Dortoh Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 25,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Miss I	They should have given him the chair

03-23-2005, 10:21 AM	#6
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 45,991 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	340,000 is way to much cash...the guy should have gotten a 100 beans and medical expenses.

03-23-2005, 01:34 PM	#9
Billy Clyde Puckett Billy=Semi Tough Big Guy Looking down on KC, SD and Oakland Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between 5,000 and 10,000 feet elevation Posts: 12,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	$340K - Romo spent more on his wife's implants.

03-23-2005, 04:19 PM	#10
clean Dazed And Frantic Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 820	Not enough.