FAT 0006/08 (Thomas, Priority Sports & Scotti v/ S.S. Basket Napoli s.r.l.)
Follow up: 04 dec 2008. In view of the fact that Napoli continues to be in breach of its obligation to honour the FAT award, FIBA imposed a ban on registration of new players on Napoli.
Follow up: 04 dec 2008
In view of the fact that Napoli continues to be in breach of its obligation to honour the FAT award, FIBA imposed a ban on registration of new players on Napoli.
Follow up: 04 dec 2008
In accordance with Article L.2.7.1 of the FIBA Internal Regulations, FIBA sanctioned Napoli with a monetary fine of EUR 15,000 for failing to honour the FAT award.
Summary of the case:
The American basketball player Jamel Thomas, the sports agency Priority Sports and the players' agent Mario Scotti jointly filed a claim against the Italian club Basket Napoli for unpaid salaries and agents' fees respectively. Basket Napoli chose not to raise any defense and recognised its responsibility.