Lawsuit Against Steven Seagal Put On Hold

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From IMDB:

Washington, April 24- An lawsuit that had been brought against actor Steven Seagal by an
former employee has been put on hold after his lawyer went to court with an motion compel
arbitration..


Seagal 58,was sued by Kayden Nguyen who alleges sexually harassed her and that he is involved in sexual trafficking of females ..reports radar online..


LA lawyer Marty Singer won the order on the 22 of April to stay the lawsuit until an motion to move the entire matter to arbitration can be heard on May 27..
 
ORANGATUANG

ORANGATUANG

Wildfire
For the time being he can breath easy..but iam sure some wont be happy but who cares what they think i sure as hell dont...
 
ORANGATUANG

ORANGATUANG

Wildfire
Like they say its not over till the fat lady sings..and this is going to be an long drawn out case i think..has he been arrested because of this or still foot lose and fancy free..?
weird saying has he been he arrested when he is an cop..oh i get it he is an cop so there fore there is no other law then his...oh dear ..just wish that when all this came out we were not told he can keep other things to him self why not this ...because right now i really dont know what to believe and it pissing me off.. as an fan i feel you cant be half for him or half against you have to be one or the other..i have always stood by him but this time ..??????
 
outforamovie

outforamovie

Member
i just hope that this very damaging and hurtful allegation will go away and let Steven move on with his life and projects
 
R

Ryan of Yamaguchi

Member
It's far from over. From the first post I gather this Kayden must have signed an employment contract with an arbitration stipulation (like you would find in any credit card contract). All this means is instead of the case being sent before a standard jury/judge it will be heard by a panel of three arbitrators (think 3 judges). Seagal's side will pick one, she will pick one and then those two chosen will pick the final arbitrator. They would hear the case and decide whether or not to award damages. Employers/creditors like to arbitrate because it's fast, cheap, and there is no jury to sympathize with the "victim".

However, the judge who will review the motion in May does not have to grant it. In cases involving gross misconduct, it is not uncommon for a judge to deny the motion. The case may or may not go to arbitration. And make no mistake, if the motion is granted it doesn't mean Seagal is off the hook. Yes, he is likely better off because there would be no jury to sympathize with the young woman, but if she has a good lawyer he's going to have to open his wallet.

I'm no expert when it comes to civil litigation (formerly worked as a paralegal for the prosecutor's office) but I would not be surprised if the motion isn't granted.

While I don't have blind adoration for Seagal, this seems like a standard money grab to me. From what I understand Kayden never contacted the police so no investigation occurred. I've always been suspicious of people bypassing the criminal justice system and jumping right into a civil suit.
 
Donald Lee Wilkey

Donald Lee Wilkey

A Steven Seagal fan
Ryan of Yamaguchi;202700 said:
It's far from over. From the first post I gather this Kayden must have signed an employment contract with an arbitration stipulation (like you would find in any credit card contract). All this means is instead of the case being sent before a standard jury/judge it will be heard by a panel of three arbitrators (think 3 judges). Seagal's side will pick one, she will pick one and then those two chosen will pick the final arbitrator. They would hear the case and decide whether or not to award damages. Employers/creditors like to arbitrate because it's fast, cheap, and there is no jury to sympathize with the "victim".

However, the judge who will review the motion in May does not have to grant it. In cases involving gross misconduct, it is not uncommon for a judge to deny the motion. The case may or may not go to arbitration. And make no mistake, if the motion is granted it doesn't mean Seagal is off the hook. Yes, he is likely better off because there would be no jury to sympathize with the young woman, but if she has a good lawyer he's going to have to open his wallet.

I'm no expert when it comes to civil litigation (formerly worked as a paralegal for the prosecutor's office) but I would not be surprised if the motion isn't granted.

While I don't have blind adoration for Seagal, this seems like a standard money grab to me. From what I understand Kayden never contacted the police so no investigation occurred. I've always been suspicious of people bypassing the criminal justice system and jumping right into a civil suit.
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Prediction?

Steven Seagal is innocent
 
Anneliese

Anneliese

Happy go Lucky
Ryan of Yamaguchi;202700 said:
It's far from over. From the first post I gather this Kayden must have signed an employment contract with an arbitration stipulation (like you would find in any credit card contract). All this means is instead of the case being sent before a standard jury/judge it will be heard by a panel of three arbitrators (think 3 judges). Seagal's side will pick one, she will pick one and then those two chosen will pick the final arbitrator. They would hear the case and decide whether or not to award damages. Employers/creditors like to arbitrate because it's fast, cheap, and there is no jury to sympathize with the "victim".

However, the judge who will review the motion in May does not have to grant it. In cases involving gross misconduct, it is not uncommon for a judge to deny the motion. The case may or may not go to arbitration. And make no mistake, if the motion is granted it doesn't mean Seagal is off the hook. Yes, he is likely better off because there would be no jury to sympathize with the young woman, but if she has a good lawyer he's going to have to open his wallet.

I'm no expert when it comes to civil litigation (formerly worked as a paralegal for the prosecutor's office) but I would not be surprised if the motion isn't granted.

While I don't have blind adoration for Seagal, this seems like a standard money grab to me. From what I understand Kayden never contacted the police so no investigation occurred. I've always been suspicious of people bypassing the criminal justice system and jumping right into a civil suit.
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Great post Ryan!! You make some very good points!! Thank you!!;)
 
ORANGATUANG

ORANGATUANG

Wildfire
Iam really trying to get my head around all this iam just gob smacked by it all some one will pinch me soon and i will wake up and all this will all be an dream..not an nightmare..
 
Pandora

Pandora

Member
At least with arbitration there will be less media frenzy - Steven is too busy doing good works to be bothered by them. I daresay the girl wanted a huge amount of publicity and it ain't going that way. She will be disappointed! Now I know why she didn't go to the Police - she would have had to answer a lot of questions by experienced questioners.
 
Donald Lee Wilkey

Donald Lee Wilkey

A Steven Seagal fan
Pandora;202723 said:
At least with arbitration there will be less media frenzy - Steven is too busy doing good works to be bothered by them. I daresay the girl wanted a huge amount of publicity and it ain't going that way. She will be disappointed! Now I know why she didn't go to the Police - she would have had to answer a lot of questions by experienced questioners.
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Das 'whut Steven Seagal's innocence is tawkin' bout ! :)

U go girl ! ;)

Keep on supporting Steven Seagal's innocence :D

No matter how many members give into the lies spread by online tabloids
 
S

STEVENPULLMYHAIR

BELLA
I can't help but wonder what Steven is doing since filming of Lawman has stopped for now. We all know the A&E network needs their number one rated show back asap and we can't wait for it :)
Maybe he's working on the next album? :D
 
ORANGATUANG

ORANGATUANG

Wildfire
some how i think he may have more then that on his mind ..iam sure he has an good strong family circle that will support him ..and he shouldnt forget us here too ..
 
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