Jon Gruden vs. NFL lawsuit: League to appeal Nevada Supreme Court ruling to allow suit to proceed

The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that former NFL coach Jon Gruden's lawsuit against the league can proceed in public, rather than being subjected to NFL arbitration. Gruden filed the lawsuit after resigning as the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021 due to the revelation of his past emails containing racist, misogynistic, and homophobic language. The NFL has announced that it will appeal the Nevada Supreme Court's decision, arguing that Gruden's contract with the league requires his claims to be resolved through private arbitration. The league maintains that the lawsuit should not be made public, as it could potentially expose confidential information and communications. The case is seen as a significant test of the NFL's ability to keep its internal matters private and avoid public scrutiny. The outcome of the appeal could have broader implications for the league's ability to handle controversies and conduct internal investigations in the future.