Settlement in “Enforced Patriotism” Case Commenced by New Jersey Teens Against The Newark Bears

Another lawsuit involving a sports venue’s restriction of patrons’ conduct during the singing of “God Bless America,” Gadye v. Bases Loaded Group, LLC et al., has been settled. The suit, which captivated headlines and propelled three New Jersey high school students into a debate about “enforced patriotism” at sports venues, was settled for an undisclosed amount.   The lawsuit was commenced in September of 2009 and sought compensatory and punitive damages and reasonable attorneys