NASCAR seeks to keep Brian France-Megan France documents out of Jeremy Mayfield case
By Bob Pockrass - Associate Editor
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR is attempting to keep information from a lawsuit Brian France filed against his ex-wife from getting into the hands of suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield and his legal team.
NASCAR filed motions Monday in U.S. District Court asking that Megan France be prohibited from producing documents from Brian France’s lawsuit against her.
Brian and Megan France were separated in fall 2007 and divorced in Florida on April 29, 2008, according to NASCAR’s brief filed Tuesday. Brian France later sued Megan in North Carolina Superior Court in September 2008, and those pleadings were sealed in December 2008. The Charlotte Observer has recently asked the court to open those documents.
Mayfield’s attorneys issued a subpoena to Megan France last Friday requesting those documents as well as any joint tax returns for 2007 and 2008 and any mail addressed to Brian France in North Carolina. The reason stated for the request has to do with whether the federal court has jurisdiction or whether it should return the case to state court, according to NASCAR’s motion.
NASCAR suspended Mayfield on May 9 for a random drug test it says was positive for methamphetamines. Mayfield claims his test results came from his taking the prescription drug Adderall and over-the-counter allergy medication Claritin-D.
“They are attempting to improperly bring private, irrelevant information concerning Mr. France’s domestic relations into this litigation as a means of retaliation,” NASCAR wrote in its brief.
Megan France is being represented in the domestic dispute by the law firm of James, McElroy & Diehl – the law firm that represented Mayfield until last month, when Mayfield switched to noted celebrity attorney Mark Geragos.
NASCAR also is asking the court to intervene and order that the deposition of Megan France be done after Dec. 14. Geragos’ subpoena sets the date for her deposition for Dec. 4, the day of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Banquet.
“[Mayfield is] insisting on holding the deposition of Megan France on a day when neither NASCAR’s corporate representatives nor Mr. France can attend,” NASCAR wrote in one of its briefs.
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sweetthings88 said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 10:34 AMI don't understand any of this. Whats Brian France x-wife got to do with Jeremy Mayfield case? Its like a never ending circle.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportcoodude said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 11:04 AMYou have NASCAR on the run!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportmrclause said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 1:29 PMNow you all are seeing what NASCAR really is. They dished up every bit of dirt and trash they could on Jeremy, now they are afraid of Jeremy doing the exact same thing. There is something beneath the surface pertaining to young Mr. France that is questionable at best. This case will not go to court, NASCAR will settle to protect it's supposed image or bank account!
Report as AbuseMaybe now we know why Jeremy changed lawyers. Could be a conflict with Mrs. Brian being represented by Jeremy's first lawyer. With these kind of deals it's best to wait til the laundry is actually done to assess the stain factor.Having faith in the credibility of NASCAR may not be the thing to count on! I think NASCAR has slammed themselves into a very dark corner. One their reputation is on the line, two the drug testing is on the line. One wrong court decision and NASCAR has some big problems. Enjoy the show folks, it's just getting started!
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» Confirm Abuse ReportMeg said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 1:52 PMWhere's Sarsie ??? Come out, come out, our dear friend... IMO, we don't need to know personal business of Brain France and his ex-wife. Probably would be interesting, but what does that have to do with a driver violating a contract with NASCAR by taking unapproved drugs (prescription or not) ?
Report as AbuseGawd, I hope Mayfield doesn't come out of this smelling like a rose. It's like putting lipstick on a pig. Mayfield will still stink !!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportclbrzy said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 4:04 PMRUN NASCAR RUN!!!!!!
Report as AbuseI agree with #3. If Nascar can dish it out, they better start watching over their shoulders.
I'm all for Mayfield taking on Nascar. It's time the organization had to answer to someone else. They don't listen to the fans, that is for sure. Most of the people I have talked with, agree that the points system in place now needs major changes. But Nascar thinks this is the way to go, with JJ in the front all the time. AND I like JJ, but there are 43 drivers in the race, and those other drivers need attention also. No wonder sponsors (and fans) are leaving. Their drivers never get air time. JMHO.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportgdking said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 4:26 PMI also agree with number 3. NASCAR can dish out the trash but they are afraid it might come and bite them you know where. I am glad Jeremy is taking on NASCAR.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportPhoenix987 said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 4:45 PMI really couldn't care about what Brian France's personal life involves, but I think it's interesting he's trying to keep everything under wraps. They weren't worried about that a few months ago, now were they?
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» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 5:47 PMwhat does France's divorce have to do with Mayfield and drugs?...is Mayfield taking more drugs?
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» Confirm Abuse Reportleftturn said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 6:04 PMI made a comment on the last Mayfield article that the world is waiting for NASCAR financials to be brought out. Appetites where whetted with the disclosures in the Dover Motorsports case. More disclosure will get this in the mainstream media. NASCAR continues to stand on the argument that it is a private business and not open to the same scrutiny as public corporations and their boards. The change in attorneys for Mayfield was a curious move and as to why he would take this on a contingency basis. It appears the question has been answered. He smells money, nothing more. Jeremy is finished driving in any NASCAR venue as that will more than likely stand barring an order by the court or agreement between the parties. There may be a change in the drug testing policy but this is now all about Jeremy. NASCAR threw everything they could at Mayfield and they also attempted to get personal by using his step mother to bolster their argument. As with all cases of this type it is a constant circle and will stop when a judge puts a stick in the spokes and tells them to go to trial or settle.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportgatenpin said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 6:45 PMJeremy should have financial records from the Brian-Megan court hearings in order to determine how much to go after. Also, as the article states, they need to prove Brian France's place of residence (FL or NC?????) in order to determine federal or state court for the hearings/trial. Good luck Jeremy and I hope you win this one. Still see no signs of meth use in your face or teeth. Brian was doing a favor for an ex-owner and it has come back to bite him. Hope Megan and her lawyers can help your case. GO JEREMY!!!!!!!!!
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» Confirm Abuse Reportlulu said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 8:22 PMOk, I admit, I'm nosy.
Report as AbuseWatch the end of the Championship presentation. BF was having trouble lifting the trophy to JJ. His clothes were a mess. When he moves back into the line, he reaches down and checks his zipper. He sure wasn't looking too executive like at the time. I'm curious about the whole thing.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportKBfaninGA said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 9:26 PM#10 - You see no signs of meth use? LOL Really? and you can tell just by looking at someone whether they use meth? Why didn't you tell the world about Andre Agassi? Hmmmm? You know, he told the world that he was using meth for over a year while he was still playing world class tennis. I sure couldn't tell by looking at all those pictures of him on the covers of magazines, so why didn't you spill it (since you could tell just by his "looks")?
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» Confirm Abuse ReportCockyOckie said:
Nov 24, 2009 at 9:34 PMMy best friend works for a top ten race team and has for 20 years. He has worked for 3 different top teams. You folks would just crap if you had a clue of what really gos on inside Nascar. Nascar is entertainment and is run as such. (If you think Nascar is doing this as a favor to RE your nuts.)Nascar simply screwed up and now they are trying to keep themselves from looking like fools. (Not Working) BF dosent run Nascar LFK does. BF is lucky to tie his own shoes.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdale said:
Nov 25, 2009 at 12:28 AMjessydoyle49, unfortunately I think meg did that all on her own.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdale said:
Nov 25, 2009 at 12:30 AMPersonally I don't think Brian's personal information is all that relevant. However, he started the BS by having his attorneys play games and request all sorts of irrelevant information about Jeremy. Turnabout is fair play. I hope Brian gets burned big time.<br><br>
Report as AbuseLulu, I noticed that as well. Maybe Brian is the true methhead (well, in addition to meg).
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» Confirm Abuse Reportjbbigrod said:
Nov 25, 2009 at 12:31 AMMAYBE number 10 pays as much to tennis as I do. I never heard of this Agassi guy til YOU brought him up.
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» Confirm Abuse ReportLug said:
Nov 25, 2009 at 12:34 AMI thought he looked like he was trashed, Lulu. That was not a sober man on that stage in my opinion.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportjumpers313 said:
Nov 25, 2009 at 8:27 AMMeg you are right on. #11 Brian's personal life has nothing to do with Jeremy's case. It would be the same as bringing all your finacial information into the mix because you made a comment. Yes, Jeremy's former layer was in a conflict of interest. I cannot believe the number of people writing and sticking up for some one that that seems with out much doubt, that has a drug problem. Try to get him some help instead.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportgrandmasharon0 said:
Nov 25, 2009 at 10:05 AMMayfield is soooo grasping for straws. Just seems like everything he does makes him look more and more guilty and out of control. What in the world does the France divorce have to do with the Mayfield drug suspension case? Although I am sure there is some pretty interesting stuff in the divorce file, but I hope the court stops Mayfield in his tracks on that.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportksouth said:
Nov 25, 2009 at 2:03 PMSince France and company seem to be digging into everything related to Mayfield, seems like turnabout is fair play. I'm betting there is a lot of Nascar related info in those sealed papers. If it pertains to dirty deals or the skewed way Nascar conducts business, it goes to the credibility of France and the "sport." The papers just might offer info proving Mayfield's contention that he's being used as a scapegoat. We'll just have to wait and see.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportkcysr said:
Nov 25, 2009 at 3:36 PMWhy is Na$car filing the briefs not Brian France? Who is Jeremy suing Na$car or Brian? Why should BF's court records be sealed and the rest of us ours have to be open for viewing? The whole case reeks.
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» Confirm Abuse Reportdale said:
Nov 26, 2009 at 12:59 PMWhy does it matter if a NASCAR representative or Brian France attends the deposition of his FORMER wife? NASCAR is just playing more games.
Report as AbuseFor those that don't bother reading, the document request is to determine the proper venue for the lawsuits.
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