Mayer v. Bill Belichick; The New England Patriots; National Football League

After reading the legal briefcase in the text, discuss the "standing to sue" doctrine as it relates to the case. Then, answer the first three case questions in the text (Questions 1, 2 and 3) in three cohesive paragraphs. End your paper with a conclusive opinion that explains your thoughts regarding the case and whether you agreed or disagreed with the court and why.

Questions

1. Why did Mayer lose this case?
2. Do you think he should have won? Why?
3. According to the court, under what circumstances might a plaintiff conceivably have an actionable claim involving a sports event gone wrong?