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Redskins Drop Suit Against Granny Who Defaulted on Seats

72-year-old fan let off the hook for $66K judgment

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(Newser) – The Washington Redskins have relented and told a court to drop a $66,000 judgment against a grandmother who defaulted on a contract to buy season tickets, the Washington Post reports. Pat Hill, a 72-year-old real-estate agent, couldn't afford to make payments after the housing market crash and is among 125 fans the Redskins have pursued lawsuits against over the last 5 years for failing to honor season ticket contracts.

A lawyer for the Redskins denied that the decision was anything to to with a Post story this week exposing the team's lawsuits against fans. Hill, who has been going to Redskins games for nearly 50 years, says she has received plenty of support from her fellow fans since her story became public and she hopes to be able to take in a few games this season.

The Washington Redskins have sued over a hundred fans over the last 5 years.
The Washington Redskins have sued over a hundred fans over the last 5 years.   (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Pat Hill defaulted on a contract to buy tickets at FedEx Field through 2017.
Pat Hill defaulted on a contract to buy tickets at FedEx Field through 2017.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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This is not the first time I have done something like this with respect to a Club Seat or Suiteholder who has fallen on hard times, and it has nothing to do with your decision to go to the Post with your story. - Email to Hill from Redskins General Counsel David Donovan

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nick
Sep 5, 09 7:52 AM CDT
The greed and callousness of the wealthy and powerful-- in this land of plenty-- never ceases to amaze me. Reply
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Fondue
Sep 5, 09 9:30 AM CDT
I wonder how many fans they'll lose to this? Reply
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andyb
Sep 5, 09 11:36 AM CDT
only the ones who can afford to
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Sep 10, 09 7:21 PM CDT
They've lost at least one.
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LibertyMan
Sep 5, 09 10:17 AM CDT
You assholes give no regard to commitment or accountability. This has nothing to do with greed. You lefties are full of air. Reply
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