Arguments presented in Jerry Falwell's suit for retirement benefits against LU
After months of back-and-forth filings,
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In 2019, Liberty and Falwell began negotiation on a new employment agreement, as the seven-year agreement signed in 2012 came to a close. The 2019 employment agreement was similar, with one key distinction being SERP.
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One distinct event Oostdyk mentioned in his argument was the accusations that Falwell's wife,
Oostdyk argued Falwell kept LU in the dark about the growing turmoil from the affair, consistent with Liberty's
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LU alleges in a state court case against Falwell that the sexual relationship and business dealings between
LU also claims in the filing that Falwell suppressed the fact that he had enabled sexual relations between his wife and Granda and also facilitated and shielding the "adulterous conduct," taking leave of "the good judgment expected of the leader."
Falwell responded
Also referencing the 2022 Hulu documentary and news coverage, which Oostdyk described in court as the "Kamikaze" route, he further said the situation put Liberty "at risk" and is "inconsistent with the
LU is currently arguing these facts in a state court case, which Oostdyk argues is parallel to the current federal case in which Falwell is seeking benefits.
"I would say there's a complete parallel between this and the state case," he said.
A decision was not announced Tuesday, as the judge will issue a written opinion at a later date.
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