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Subscribe with this special offer to keep readingLoading&amp;hellp;{{title}}{{description}}{{banner}}(renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax){{tagline}}{{special_title}}{{html}}You are the owner of this article.You have permission to edit this article.© 2022 Lee EnterprisesShare ThisKroenke, Demoff and Goodell among those requested for depositions in relocation lawsuit against RamsShare thisLos Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke, Rams chief operating officer Kevin Demoff and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell are on the long list of names requested for depositions by the lawyers representing St. Louis in the region's ongoing relocation lawsuit against the Rams and the NFL.These three notable names, in addition to a fourth, could face twice as many hours of questions, too.Lawyers representing the St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Authority Complex and the city and county of St. Louis on Friday filed a motion to exceed deposition limitations in terms of number of depositions conducted and the length of time permitted for four of them&nbsp;— those of Kroenke, Demoff, Goodell and Eric Grubman, the former executive vice president of the NFL who served as the league's point man on the relocation process."These four individuals were involved in the highest levels of discussions, planning, and decision-making related to the Rams 2016 relocation to Los Angeles. Furthermore, the relevant timeframe spans several years and numerous actions taken by NFL and its member team owners," reads the motion filed Friday in St. Louis Circuit Court.The plaintiffs need court approval to expand the scope of depositions from 10 depositions that are each limited to one seven-hour day.The plaintiffs are requesting two seven-hour days for each of the separate depositions of Goodell, Grubman, Kroenke, and Demoff.Instead of 10 depositions, plaintiffs want 42.That 42-person list includes NFL officials who were intimately involved in the relocation process, including Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who helped lead the charge for the Rams' return to California; San Diego Chargers owner Dean Spanos, who pitched the relocation plan the league rejected; and former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, who reportedly pushed for the Rams to remain in St. Louis. A representative of every team is included in the group of 42. There is a clear intent to include those specifically involved in the vote that green-lighted the Rams' move."Each of the thirty-two teams had at least one person present at the vote that wrongfully allowed relocation and multiple executives attended the vote for the NFL," the motion states. "Those individuals and many more executives for teams and the NFL were involved in communications concerning the relocation and related, relevant matters.""The individuals sought to be deposed are named parties to this case and have important information central to the issues at stake in this action," the motion adds. "By the NFL’s own admission as confirmed by relevant meeting minutes, the noticed individuals were present for the relocation vote and know what was said and done before and during that meeting. Additionally, some were members of the NFL’s Los Angeles Opportunities Committee that was tasked with responsibility concerning a possible relocation of one or more clubs to Los Angeles. Each proposed deponent possesses unique, relevant evidence that Plaintiffs cannot obtain by any other means."The relocation lawsuit, filed in April 2017 by the dome authority, St. Louis and St. Louis County against the Rams, the NFL and 31 other NFL teams and owners, alleges breach of contract, fraud, illegal enrichment and interference in business by the Rams and the NFL, causing significant public loss.The U.S. Supreme Court in April 2020 declined to consider the Rams' request to steer the lawsuit toward private closed-door arbitration, meaning the lawsuit will either be settled or see its day in court.A jury trial is set to begin Oct. 25, 2021.Here is a list of the 42 names the plaintiffs have requested for depositions . . .&nbsp;Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike BrownNFL official Kevin FlahertyNFL lawyer Jay BaumanNFL official Pete AbitanteNFL vice president Chris HardartNFL CFO Joe SiclareNFL executive vice president and general counsel Jeff PashFormer NFL lobbyist Cynthia HoganFormer NFL communications executive Greg AielloWashington Football team owner Dan SnyderFormer Tennessee Titans president Steve UnderwoodTampa Bay Buccaneers owner Joel GlazerSan Francisco 49ers co-owner John YorkPhiladelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey LurieNew Orleans Saints owner Gayle BensonMinnesota Vikings chairman Zygi WilfMiami Dolphins owner Stephen RossJacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid KhanHouston Texans chairman Cal McNairIndianapolis Colts owner Jim IrsayGreen Bay Packers president Mark MurphyBuffalo Bills owner Terry PegulaChicago Bears chairman George McCaskeyBaltimore Ravens owner Steve BisciottiAtlanta Falcons owner Arthur BlankArizona Cardinals owner Michael BidwillFormer Detroit Lions owner Martha FordDenver Broncos president Joe EllisCleveland Browns co-owner Dee HaslamSan Diego Chargers owner Dean SpanosOakland Raiders owner Mark DavisKansas City Chiefs chairman Clark HuntNew York Giants chairman John MaraFormer Carolina Panthers owner Jerry RichardsonPittsburgh Steelers present Art Rooney IINew England Patriots owner Robert KraftNew York Jets owner Woody JohnsonDallas Cowboys owner Jerry JonesFormer NFL executive vice president Eric GrubmanRams Chief Operating Officer Kevin DemoffRams owner Stan KroenkeNFL Commissioner Roger GoodellIn this SeriesGet local news delivered to your inbox!{{title}}{{summary}}You don't have any notifications.Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.Topics

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