Former president of the Dominica Football Association (DFA), Patrick John, has filed a law suit against the organization and its president, Glen Etienne.
John was banned by the FIFA disciplinary committee for two years in 2011 and later a DFA conference voted unanimously to suspend him for the remainder of his term of office, that is until 2015.
John is now seeking, among other things, loss of salary and allowances totaling over $100,000.
According to the statement he is claiming loss of 23 months of salary from November 12, 2013 to July 25, 2015 at $3,000 per month or $69,000.00 along with loss of allowances from July 2012 to November 2015 at $1,500 per month or $34,500.
This amounts to $103,500.
In the suit, filed by his lawyer J. Gildon Richards, John is also challenging the decision of the conference to suspend him.
He labeled it as “disciplinary action made in total disregard and abrogation of the rules and procedures prescribed by the Constitution of the DFA for the investigation, prosecution, adjudication and determination of guilt or innocence in disciplinary matters.”
He further stated that as a consequence of the decision by the DFA and the wide publication of it in the media, he has suffered “much physical stress, psychological and emotional distress…”
John is seeking an injunction from the court restraining the DFA and Etienne (the defendants), by themselves or through their agents and or servants, from obstructing hindering or otherwise preventing him (the claimant) from resuming and continuing the performance of his functions as the “lawfully elected president of the DFA from November 24, 2013 to July 25, 2015.”
John got himself in hot water with FIFA in an alleged bribery case involving Mohamed bin Hammam. FIFA later dropped the charge but found him guilty of infringement of its statutes and fined him 3,000 Swiss Franc (then US$3,300).
The matter was appealed and the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) was expected to look into it.
John eventually withdrew the appeal, forcing CAS to cancel hearings into the entire matter.
All the fighting only hurts the reputation of the DFA, its hard enough when you are a small country. Lets hope Mr. Etienne can do something exciting to help the cause of the talented players we have.
Footballers get nothing and they are the ones at risk. And see how much money that talking. Life is so unfair.
footballers are making no money, if an injury occurr they have to depend on relatives and pj sueing the association come on pay the guys instead and that will give them a clear mind to leave the drugs alone
He wasn’t minister of Labass nuh? Only in DA you can come out jail, become minister in gov even if it’s of solid waste and still get other jobs. hahahah DA is a kind of place yhear.
Let’s hope when he wins his case against the DFA!, he will share the funds with the two players who travelled from the U..K. to represent Dominica in the first leg at Windsor Park and the return leg of a world cup qualfier in Barbados, who he wanted to prove their attendance in Barbados before they got paid and are still awaiting payment. HOW MANY YEARS HAS IT BEEN???????!!!!!!!
P.J , my thing is, you claimed that FIFA cleared you of all the charges, so why don’t you file these charges against FIFA for defimation of character and lose of wages?
To come after an amature organization like the DFA you are being pathetic.
Give it up already.
You should know the financial status of the DFA and as such come out to show us the salaries of everyone.
I think you are upset that Glen is getting what you think is yours.
But in all truth after the fact that FIFA kick you out, the was no-way the DFA should keep you among it’s ranks.
I will repeat my opinion again, PJ should not be allowed to do this he should be in jail.Jail this AH.
It is funny how everything you hear is about the money they should be getting. But they loose sight of the fact that the most important ones here are the players themselves. The guys kill out themselves mostly because of love of sport while these men fight over money. The players are the ones who should really be getting a salary from this. Can someone please show me a genuine person who can take this DFA forward. We hear of 3 and $4000 plus sllowance etc, but what about the playerS? When will something be put in place that they can benefit from representing their countries?And PJ do us all a favour and stop finding all ways you can to milk the association for money. You make it so obvious that this is why you are yearning to be there. For the love of football and betterment of DFA give it a blinking rest…GOSHHHHH
How can he sue for salary that he has not worked for or the period has not even arrived yet? The Privy Council in a case involving Jamaican Attorneys from the AG’s office who went on strike, that no work, no pay. So it is clear from the authorities that you must first work before pay. Now when November 2013 reaches and PJ goes back for his position, if he is barred, then he can seek a declaration from the court that he is the duly elected President. But I am sure this matter will be dismissed with costs. PJ seek better legal advice than that please. You have a case but only when November 2013 comes because FIFA only ‘SUSPENDED’ you for a specific period.
We must all remember that Patrick Roland John was the one who started that precedent when he suspended Walter Greenaway and Larocque as the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer respectively. Ge got the AGM to further suspend them for the rest of their term even though no resolution was brought forward. In his case a resolution was brought forward and duly passed. He should just give it a break, after all he is not wanted.
Rverytime PJ come on DNO he have dat same green satin shirt garcon change ur clothes Ma Mousson would be ashame U wearing the same clothes hahaahahaa
@ just 4 kicks:
are you stupid? Don’t you know that that is pic that DNO has on file and is not “PJ that come on DNO”
Idiot!!!
Mr John. I not a lawyer but if I was and if I were you I would “let sleeping dogs lie”. You have messed up again and that is a trait of a “politician”. The last chance you had ….. you just blew it. Patience is a virtue which comes from the MOST HIGH GOD. If you had waited until 2015 you might have had a chance….. YOU’VE JUST SELF DISTRUCTED…. Paragraph 4 is like “writing the promps of your sound on your palm” or like the president of the DOC…. the EDUCATOR…. “Bullying all callers to his programme” All you guys taking sports to HELL in all you Associations.
This guy is like a rash up our a???? Imagine! a former leader of our great country but tried to sell half of Dominica,and have the “nuts” to sue people for every thing under the sun. What is that for “nuts! We as Dominicans should sue your A???for trying to over throw a legally elected Government. As the saying goes play with Dogs and they will give you lice,They should have left your sorry A??? to rot a stockfarm where you so rightly belonged. Every time I think of that fateful night whilst on duty guarding and protecting this man he and others { And yes people he was found guilty of the crime so he cannot threaten that BS. Sue thing.”Tried to murder us Lawmen’I” Take this thing personally” Thats what is killing us sometimes we say he has a right to defend himself. I understand that! and dont get it twisted My people. “PJ” was born with a golden spoon in his mouth but he choosse to place that spoon You know where? and now he has become the bigest pain in the you know where?? The possibilities could have been endless you name It PJ” had it! but like the saying goes a Fool and his actions becomes a full time embrassment to us Dominican. And to top it off he have a former police officer turned Lawyer. { And rightly so my people cause we live in a Democratic country. And I hasten to add sometimes too Domocratic as far as I am concern” OH! for those who might think differently, that sure feels good! and if i were to ask “PJ” a question it would be Man, What the F??? were you drinking that led you to want to overthrow a duly elected Government??? and tried to murder the same people who were protecting you?? I rest, my only concern is D.N.O. might not post my comment thou it does not slander any body. But if they do thank you D.N.O. keep up the good work. Thanks! Served and proud of it.An I still have tough Love for “PJ”but too many second chances “PJ” you killing us.
We are stuck in moderation! take your time D.N.O. thats the hard truth and we sometimes have problems with the truth. But thats ok we know ite Dominica. Do what you have to do it will not change my opinion about the service you provide.
Way papa!I never knew that football had so much money.P.J wants to get from foot ball monies he never acquired during his reign as Prime Minister $4500.00 a month???? Football officials do not have to do anything else, with a salary of that magnitude{for doing what,I dont know}they can take care of their family, now what fraction of that amount is being paid to the foot ballers, petance?
I would like to know what requirements do I need to apply for that position? Just inquiring
i thought the reason why he was banned from (fifa)was because he took some can of payment? so u loose ur job for little money if that is so.next time when u doing any thing that is wrong for money make sure it`s enough that u can retire in style
So the “LITTLE MAN” rises again. Scaffle I am 110% with you. Their wickedness will fall on their own heads now. HE WHO CROOKS SHALL BE CROOKED
you can be suspended without pay. was he told he would get full pay whilst suspended
I wonder what salary Glen Ettienne is getting? I would not be surprised if he is making more than $4500 a month. Is he paying the footballers? I honestly doubt that.
I will honestly say that it is not for me to say that PJ should be banned from de position that he held. I clearly remember that he was clear of de alleged bribery by none other but FIFA itself. Instead he was found guilty of infringement of FIFA statutes.
I don’t know anything about the constitution of the DFA. I notice that our Government has very little respect for de Constitution of our land. Its not only de PM that disrespecting constitution. I expect other people to try de same thing. After all our PM does it with impunity.
Hey PJ was on de team that drafted Dominica’s Constitution. I am not prepared to put Glen Ettienne or even PM Skerrit before PJ where matters of a Constitution is concerned.
Billy Doctrove is curious as to what went down over the weekend where they were electing executives for sporting institutions here. Serious roro boy. Some people know where to go for position and fame.
I watching still.
In my opinion Patrick John is the most implausible Dominican ever. Christophine enfwayan wee boy?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_John
PJ you did it to youself why want to sue someone else for stress amd loss wages. You dropped the appeal and want to sue the person that get the position. As a matter of fact you harm yourself so let it go.
PJ playing de royal. Is DFA fence dat low he will not get anywhere with dat
Thats a lennox move….lol
I am so happy that Lennox has so many crooked and corrupt Dominicans like you getting hypertension, ulcers, stroke, compunction of the conscience, regrets, second thought,heart attacks,etc. He is definitely doing something very good.
Nah sah tyal, have you seen his face lately compare to ours….lololololololololol…The Scar face joke is on you
foolish
Please Mr. John, for your sake and the country’s sake, give it up. Don’t embarrass yourself and Dominica any further.
I guess PJ like the Olympic Committee officials ran for office because they love the sport, want to see the development of the sport and all the good things they want for the sport that they feed to the public. What they forget to say is that what they really love is the money-salary, allowances (as in football’s case), stipends for travel (DOC) and travel. What have they really done for the sport? The football house was buit without a gym_go figure! Apart from football, what other programs does the association run to futhure the development of young footballers? The Oympic Committte officials hold associations at ranssom. If they do not say “yes sir” ” no sir” the amount of support they get is little or nothing. If athletes speak their minds, they are term “ungrateful” and not supported. These men are merely out there to exploit sport and young people. I guess if Olympic Committee official found themselves in PJ’s position, they would sue for loss of stipend and travel opportunity. Love of sport???? What a joke!
eh eh, mr john the fence is very low. jump mr john, jump, but becareful when you are jumping you don’t hurt yourself. You could not challenge your appeal case now you want to challenge mr Ettiene? all u fellas good boy. Mr. John you will have to sell the Football house at bath estate to get that money we. goodluck papa.
Ahhh boy PJ, you want a money wii! Is dert! you die nuh!
but PJ not pap… lmao.. pal if you play with fire u go get burnt…
My mom always used to say, “La baye ba, se la bef vle janbe!!”… Meaning, Where the fence is low that’s where the cow wants to jump over!! Why did PJ not go ahead with his appeal against the might of FIFA? Why did he withdraw?
You soooooo care abut football and u want to take $100,000 from us mr.John. Already we have limited resources to develop d sport. u know what JUST STAY OUT no need to come back u got tooo complacent
you take that right out my mouth……all that salary you getting and struggle for peopel to get a little assistance….
DFA was like your own playground. Stay out and give someone else a chance.
P.J not easy. he really wanted to come back after the FIFA ban? You withdrew your challenge of FIFA’s decision, By your actions with Bin MHammin and the subsequent ban by FIFA you brought the DFA into disrepute. Jack Warner, Bin Hamin and yourself received the biggest punishment in varying measures. Every body else received much lesser punishments. PJ you really have gull. just want to stay in the news by all means necessary. I wait to see what will happen on November when your FIFA is complete. I am also looking forward to seeing what the Football fraternity is prepared to do then. PJ you should seek to retire peacefully nd enjoy the rest of your days.
Wow $4500 per month. I wonder how much the footballers get paid. Now we know why he won’t leave football alone and why they all keep fighting for the position.
the administrators of sports get all the benefit while the players get pennies its the money every body behind not football,now i understand why we playing that kind of jumble up game we call foot ball these guys get a hefty sum for doing nothing
I guess the donkey that thumbs down is an executive.
Wonder why Dominica never go anywhere…same thing with Olympic.
Mr.Shillingford should have more say in that DFA. There needs to be accountancy, who watches their books??
Give it a rest John.
John should be ashame of himself he dropped the case against FIFA now you want to sue Ettienne for loss wages. SHAME!SHAME! SHAME! on you.
Homme sa la fou!