Jets countersue ex-executive alleging defamation, conspiracy
The New York Jets filed a court counterclaim against former vice president of finance Elaine Chen (and naming her husband, former Jets VP of ticket sales Larry Fitzpatrick), alleging the pair engaged in an "unlawful conspiracy" to falsely accuse team president Hymie Elhai of sexual harassment. The Jets’ counterclaims assert defamation, civil conspiracy, tortious interference and breach of contract, attach screenshots of alleged text‑message exchanges and emails, and seek monetary damages including costs and attorneys’ fees; Fox News Digital says it obtained the court documents.
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📌 Key Facts
- New York Jets filed a counterclaim alleging defamation, civil conspiracy, tortious interference and breach of contract against Elaine Chen and Larry Fitzpatrick.
- The filing references attached screenshots of alleged text messages and emails that the Jets say show coordinated efforts to falsely accuse team president Hymie Elhai.
- The Jets are seeking monetary damages, including costs of suit and attorneys’ fees, and characterize Chen’s prior lawsuit as an attempt to "shakedown" the team.