Case against Willie McKay - SETTLED OUT OF COURT

[the other bob wilson]

Re: Case against Willie McKay

It would have been easy to track down a specific case on any given day when I worked at Cardiff Magistrates Court, there was a board in the main foyer which had lists of all cases to be heard by each court - amazing to think that was forty eight years ago now, but I would have thought it would be equally as simple to do now.

[xsnaggle]

Re: Case against Willie McKay

You could never get in the public gallery at Belfast Crown court in the winter. All the old school tramps would be queuing at the door an hour or more before to get in the warm and sleep all day.
The ushers just let them in an humoured them. They were rarely any harm. :hehe:

[Wales-Bales]

Re: Case against Willie McKay

Were you the defendant? :hehe:

Of course he wasn't, he just like's to make virtually every post all about him, as do many of us on here

[Madassa]

Re: Case against Willie McKay

10:30am tomorrow 8Feb at the County Court in Cathay's Park - courtroom 15. Before Judge Keyser KC. Scheduled for 5hrs 30mins so take a packed lunch😁

[Madassa]

Re: Case against Willie McKay

10:30am tomorrow 8Feb at the County Court in Cathay's Park - courtroom 15. Before Judge Keyser KC. Scheduled for 5hrs 30mins so take a packed lunch😁

Actually my mistake the Court is in Park St nr Millennium Std Gate 5 - New one on me?

[xsnaggle]

Re: Case against Willie McKay

Actually my mistake the Court is in Park St nr Millennium Std Gate 5 - New one on me?

County Court has been there for over30 years.

[bluesp]

Re: Case against Willie McKay

10:30am tomorrow 8Feb at the County Court in Cathay's Park - courtroom 15. Before Judge Keyser KC. Scheduled for 5hrs 30mins so take a packed lunch😁

Keyser so (you) say.
(See who gets this)

[jon1959]

Re: Case against Willie McKay

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11688/13066149/emiliano-sala-cardiff-city-and-football-agent-willie-mckay-reach-settlement-five-years-after-plane-disaster

Emiliano Sala: Cardiff City and football agent Willie McKay reach settlement five years after plane disaster

Emiliano Sala died after his private plane crashed over the English Channel in 2019; he was due to complete a club-record move to Cardiff from Nantes in January that year; Cardiff were suing agent Willie McKay in order to gain information about his involvement in the transfer.

Cardiff City and football agent Willie McKay have reached an out-of-court settlement over his involvement in the 2019 Emiliano Sala transfer, on the eve of the first day of their hearing.

Sky Sports News previously reported McKay was being sued by Cardiff in order to obtain information about his involvement in the Sala deal.

Sala was due to complete a club-record fee to Cardiff from Nantes during the January transfer window but died after his private plane crashed over the English Channel.

Sky Sports News has previously reported McKay and his son arranged the private plane for Sala.

In June 2023, Cardiff launched legal proceedings against Nantes in France, where they are seeking damages for the transfer and as part of the proceedings in France, the club were attempting to sue McKay to understand his involvement in the transfer.

According to a source close to the case, Cardiff also argue they would have avoided relegation if Sala had played for the club and are seeking damages for losses in revenue from the relegation.

As part of the proceedings in France, Nantes claim McKay had no involvement in the transfer, which Cardiff dispute.

A hearing was due to take place on February 8, but Sky Sports News has been told this hearing was cancelled after the parties reached an out-of-court settlement.

The terms of the settlement are confidential.

Sky Sports News attended a preliminary hearing last week, where McKay failed to have the proceedings delayed.

A statement from Willie McKay said: "Out of respect for the family of Emiliano Sala, I felt it was necessary to confirm that Cardiff City FC have reached an agreement with me regarding their claim against Nantes FC.

"I have, throughout this process, provided evidence to assist the Dorset Coroner, Dorset Police, Civil Aviation Authority and the Air Accidents Investigation Board and, always acted openly and honestly during all the investigations into the tragic death of Emiliano.

"My family and myself, have endured endless unfounded allegations and accusations, but we have always known that we were innocent of any wrongdoing. Throughout all the above investigations, we have been found to be innocent of any wrongdoing of any kind leading up to the awful events on the 21 January 2019."

Capital Law, lawyers for Cardiff City, told Sky Sports News: "The club is pleased with the outcome and remains committed to recovering the losses it has suffered as a result of FCN's negligence."

[Stanmore Bluebird]

Re: Case against Willie McKay

Why isn’t the amount of the settlement in the public domain?
Should it be allowed to remain confidential?

[jon1959]

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Why isn’t the amount of the settlement in the public domain?
Should it be allowed to remain confidential?

I don't think the settlement will be financial.

I may be wrong but I assume McKay has coughed up information and documents that will aid the club's civil case against Nantes - helping to prove their responsibility for the fatal flight.

The whole purpose of suing Mckay was to get information to show Nantes was responsible (via McKay) for the flight - not money.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

Re: Case against Willie McKay - SETTLED OUT OF COURT

I don't think the settlement will be financial.

I may be wrong but I assume McKay has coughed up information and documents that will aid the club's civil case against Nantes - helping to prove their responsibility for the fatal flight.

The whole purpose of suing Mckay was to get information to show Nantes was responsible (via McKay) for the flight - not money.

I think you're right. Wonder what he's agreed to give them. They must think it's useful for their case against Nantes to accept it.

[the other bob wilson]

Re: Case against Willie McKay - SETTLED OUT OF COURT

It was hardly as if City, having bought the action in the first place, would then be looking for an out of court settlement. Therefore, it seems a reasonable assumption that they have been given access to the documents they wanted. I say this as someone who is not an expert in this field, so if anyone is able to put an alternative interpretation on this news, I would be interested in reading it.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Re: Case against Willie McKay - SETTLED OUT OF COURT

It was hardly as if City, having bought the action in the first place, would then be looking for an out of court settlement. Therefore, it seems a reasonable assumption that they have been given access to the documents they wanted. I say this as someone who is not an expert in this field, so if anyone is able to put an alternative interpretation on this news, I would be interested in reading it.

I have no reason to doubt jon1959's explanation but out of court settlements are otherwise common in order to save both sides escalating legal fees as well as uncertainty.

[cityhammer]

Re: Case against Willie McKay

https://www.skysports.com/football/n...plane-disaster

Emiliano Sala: Cardiff City and football agent Willie McKay reach settlement five years after plane disaster

Emiliano Sala died after his private plane crashed over the English Channel in 2019; he was due to complete a club-record move to Cardiff from Nantes in January that year; Cardiff were suing agent Willie McKay in order to gain information about his involvement in the transfer.

Cardiff City and football agent Willie McKay have reached an out-of-court settlement over his involvement in the 2019 Emiliano Sala transfer, on the eve of the first day of their hearing.

Sky Sports News previously reported McKay was being sued by Cardiff in order to obtain information about his involvement in the Sala deal.

Sala was due to complete a club-record fee to Cardiff from Nantes during the January transfer window but died after his private plane crashed over the English Channel.

Sky Sports News has previously reported McKay and his son arranged the private plane for Sala.

In June 2023, Cardiff launched legal proceedings against Nantes in France, where they are seeking damages for the transfer and as part of the proceedings in France, the club were attempting to sue McKay to understand his involvement in the transfer.

According to a source close to the case, Cardiff also argue they would have avoided relegation if Sala had played for the club and are seeking damages for losses in revenue from the relegation.

As part of the proceedings in France, Nantes claim McKay had no involvement in the transfer, which Cardiff dispute.

A hearing was due to take place on February 8, but Sky Sports News has been told this hearing was cancelled after the parties reached an out-of-court settlement.

The terms of the settlement are confidential.

Sky Sports News attended a preliminary hearing last week, where McKay failed to have the proceedings delayed.

A statement from Willie McKay said: "Out of respect for the family of Emiliano Sala, I felt it was necessary to confirm that Cardiff City FC have reached an agreement with me regarding their claim against Nantes FC.

"I have, throughout this process, provided evidence to assist the Dorset Coroner, Dorset Police, Civil Aviation Authority and the Air Accidents Investigation Board and, always acted openly and honestly during all the investigations into the tragic death of Emiliano.

"My family and myself, have endured endless unfounded allegations and accusations, but we have always known that we were innocent of any wrongdoing. Throughout all the above investigations, we have been found to be innocent of any wrongdoing of any kind leading up to the awful events on the 21 January 2019."

Capital Law, lawyers for Cardiff City, told Sky Sports News: "The club is pleased with the outcome and remains committed to recovering the losses it has suffered as a result of FCN's negligence."

He hasnt actually been found innocent of anything tho. Just never been charged.

If City are happy with the outcome McKay has probably hung Nantes out to dry.

Will he very interesting when it gets to court in France. I suspect another out of court settlement.

Plenty of people, including our own fans were quick to criticise the club pursuing legal redress for the Sala incident, but the club clearly had a case all along.

[jon1959]

Re: Case against Willie McKay - SETTLED OUT OF COURT

I have no reason to doubt jon1959's explanation but out of court settlements are otherwise common in order to save both sides escalating legal fees as well as uncertainty.

I assume that somehow the club have got the evidence they want, and McKay has taken himself out of the firing line. Not sure how both can be done - but that must surely have been the basis of the settlement. The McKay statement is all about how innocent he is!