Barry Switzer Prevails in Suit Against Him

The longtime football coach was sued by fellow former OU coach Stan Abel.

Thursday, May 26th 2011, 11:54 am

By: News On 6

Barry Switzer Prevails in Suit Against Him

Originally Published: Aug 19, 2010 2:3 PM CDT

Associated Press

NORMAN, Oklahoma -- Former University of Oklahoma football coach Barry Switzer has prevailed in a lawsuit filed against him by former Oklahoma wrestling coach Stan Abel.

Abel and former Oklahoma wrestler Mozaffar Jahanguiri sued Switzer in December for $90,000 and damages over a failed business deal involving an Oklahoma City restaurant. The lawsuit claimed Abel and Jahanguiri were promised their money back "on numerous occasions" over the years, but Switzer never paid up.

Switzer said he fulfilled his obligations in the deal.

On Wednesday, Cleveland County District Judge Tom Lucas granted Switzer's motion for summary judgment. Switzer's attorney, Armando Rosell of Oklahoma City, says the ruling essentially disposes of the case.

Abel's attorney, Stanley Ward of Norman, did not immediately return a phone message on Thursday.