Opinion Heretier Lumumba

[Sea fog]

Lumumba sues Collingwood and the AFL over racism claims

In documents filed in the Supreme Court, Heritier Lumumba alleges Collingwood breached their "duty of care" toward him to provide a safe working environment because of the abuse.

www.theage.com.au

 

[TradeDraft]

Still Attention Seeking

 

[barrackers]

Well there’s a shock...



Was obvious from the outset why the club was tready lightly and not engaging publicly.

 

[Tippy78]

Timed for release before the prelim? Sadly we didn’t make it H.

Interesting to see part of his claim is loss of enjoyment! I didn’t know you could take that to the Supreme Court? I might claim against the pies this year as well!

 

[Kirby]

Yep, as I said in posts in that thread months back that the language Lumumba was using was full of “legalese” so this is not at all unexpected.

 

[Angelus512]

I’m not understanding why H is all about this. Either he needs the money or enjoys the attention.

I’m sure we all acknowledge we do not know what really went on. But from an outsider looking in POV it seemed clear to me H was well liked by the players and I recall the fan base was a big fan as well.
he was A class defender and running back in his time.
Then one year he turned weird really really fast.

Plus I have a hard time believing that Malthouse or Buckley would tolerate a second of racism.
Especially given the volume of black or indigenous players we’ve had with us over the years.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

Oh well. It will all come out in the wash. Not much point speculating now.

 

[TradeDraft]

Well there’s a shock...



Was obvious from the outset why the club was tready lightly and not engaging publicly.

Yeah because it was all about Money

 

[Kirby]

Timed for release before the prelim? Sadly we didn’t make it H.

Interesting to see part of his claim is loss of enjoyment! I didn’t know you could take that to the Supreme Court? I might claim against the pies this year as well!

Loss of enjoyment of life forms a part of potential damages for pain and suffering.

Think of a severely injured back that was caused by someone’s negligence. You would have pain, restrictions on things you used to enjoy like sport, playing with your kids etc etc.

That loss of enjoyment is compensable in damages.

It is seperate from pecuniary damages, which is essentially loss of income.

 

[Tippy78]

I’m not understanding why H is all about this. Either he needs the money or enjoys the attention.

I’m sure we all acknowledge we do not know what really went on. But from an outsider looking in POV it seemed clear to me H was well liked by the players and I recall the fan base was a big fan as well.
he was A class defender and running back in his time.
Then one year he turned weird really really fast.

Plus I have a hard time believing that Malthouse or Buckley would tolerate a second of racism.
Especially given the volume of black or indigenous players we’ve had with us over the years.

Was one of my favourite players there for a couple of years. Took the game on, played with dash and kicked the ball long.

 

[Angelus512]

Was one of my favourite players there for a couple of years. Took the game on, played with dash and kicked the ball long.

Agreed. He was one of my favourites for sure. Loved seeing him take it in defence then basically run it almost up to the forward line half the time.
He was a great defender and boarderline mid fielder.

Then he turned very strange very quickly.

 

[Hyakutake]

I'm really not shocked to be standing here.

 

[johncitizen]

Always seeking attention.. please go away.

 

[Jen2310]

Think we all expected this. It all comes down to money.

And whether they wanted to admit it or not, this whole thing was a big distraction on our season.

 

[collingwoodmick]

He’s looking for a princely sum, I’m sure.
Any chance of similar action being brought by Damian Monkhorst after being called monkey for his whole career.
I jest, but I’m pretty sure H was a damaged soul before starting at Collingwood - oh, but he witnessed a murder in Brazil and all...

 

[frizzle]

How come money always makes people feel better when they are offended? Funny that huh?
For all the pomp & ceremony on his twitter account, in the end he wanted another payday.

 

[magpies42]

Get fckd you flog

 

[Matt_352]

PISS OFF YA TURD

 

[Thedivided]

The guy is a stain on our great club.
Can't say this wasn't expected though if it was such a big issue would've been bought up years ago not now.
You can't respect a man like this was always after a pay day unfortunately.

 

[Black_White]

Timed for release before the prelim? Sadly we didn’t make it H.

Interesting to see part of his claim is loss of enjoyment! I didn’t know you could take that to the Supreme Court? I might claim against the pies this year as well!

Pies owe me a squillion for “loss of enjoyment“ several times in the past 50 years.
Hope the smart arse barrister for the defence doesn’t bring up the absolute euphoria that I’ve experienced twice.
Might reduce my payout.

 

[Doc1763]

Deadset certifiiable moon-unit.

 

[Yidaki]

He must be running out of cash...that and he hasn't had his fix of attention whoring in a while.

 

[jonmacTrag]

Well nothing to see here . . . indigenous person feeling offended waits for years to decide it has ruined his life and launches a lawsuit.

Completely understandable actions.

Can someone show me where the barf bags are???

 

[manicpie]

Weed is very expensive these days, no wonder he is after cash, reportedly likes only the best quality Mullumbimbi heads

 

[Harry O]

Hopefully we have good insurance cover