A New Orleans Saints fan and a woman who works in the construction industry are among the eight jurors selected early Monday afternoon for a federal trial involving the infamous 2011 Super Bowl seat fiasco at the Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.
Seven women and one man will determine whether the National Football League breached its contract to seven disgruntled ticketholders whose seats were either nonexistent, in the wrong location or had obstructive views when they showed up Feb. 6, 2011 at Cowboys Stadium for Super Bowl XLV.
If the plaintiffs prevail, they could recover close to $100,000 in damages for the ticket and travel expenses they claimed they incurred to see the Green Bay Packers’ 31-25 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV, one of the most attended Super Bowls in history.
Jurors will hear opening statements this afternoon. Thad Behrens of Haynes and Boone in Dallas leads the trial for the NFL, and Michael Avenatti of the California firm, Eagan Avenatti leads the plaintiffs in the litigation.
The lawsuit originally named eight plaintiffs, but one, Constance Young, dismissed her claims late Sunday.
The Texas Lawbook is in the courtroom this afternoon. Check back later for updates on opening statements.