One-time Ottawa Senators forward, who is facing a sexual assault charge in London, Ont., has filed a lawsuit against his former agent, Rick Westhead writes.
forward Alex Formenton, one of five one-time National Hockey League players charged by police in London, Ont., with sexual assault, has filed a $20.5 million lawsuit against player agency Newport Sports Management Inc. and Wade Arnott, his former agent, alleging negligence, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty.
Formenton’s allegations have not been tested in court. Neither Newport Sports founder Don Meehan nor Arnott responded to requests for comment. Newport, which is based in Toronto, is the largest agency in the NHL. Some of its high-profile clients include Formenton then relied on Newport and Arnott to help him sign an entry-level contract with the Senators, his lawsuit reads, adding that the player-agent agreement between Formenton and Newport expired July 12, 2022, and was not renewed.
Formenton alleges in his lawsuit that after he contacted Arnott in July 2022 and asked for advice on how to proceed, Arnott failed to advise Formenton that by accepting the qualifying offer Formenton could enter negotiations in January 2023 for a new, third contract, commencing with the 2023-24 season.
In December of 2022, Formenton agreed to a $125,000 contract with Ambri-Piotta, a pro hockey team in Ambri, Switzerland.
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