BAT 0187/11 (Francis v/ Bornova Belediyesi SK)

Follow-up: 16 November 2012
In view of the fact that the club Bornova Belediyesi Spor Kulübü continues to be in breach of its obligation to honour the BAT award, FIBA sanctioned Bornova Belediyesi Spor Kulübü with a monetary fine of CHF 15'000.00

Follow-up : 2 April 2012
In view of the fact that the club Bornova Belediyesi SK continues to be in breach of its obligation to honour the BAT award, FIBA imposed a ban on registration of new players on Bornova Belediyesi SK.

Summary of the case:
The American player Torin Jamal Francis filed a claim against the Turkish club Bornova Belediyesi SK for outstanding salaries. According to Article 16.2 of the BAT Rules, the Arbitrator issued an award without reasons.