Jack Nicklaus Wins $50 Million Defamation Case Against Nicklaus Companies | AI News Digest
A Florida jury has awarded golf legend Jack Nicklaus $50 million in a defamation case against Nicklaus Companies, a firm owned by billionaire Howard Milstein. The lawsuit arose from comments made by Milstein and other executives, suggesting that Nicklaus had entertained a lucrative offer from the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League. At 85 years old, Nicklaus contended that these accusations harmed his reputation and mischaracterized his loyalty to the PGA Tour. His attorney underscored the significance of the ruling, stating it serves to clear Nicklaus’s name after the company falsely alleged he was compromising his values for financial gain. While the jury found that Nicklaus Companies played a role in disseminating these damaging claims, neither Milstein nor executive Andrew O'Brien was held personally responsible.
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