This morning Judge Kimba Wood of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York agreed that, by mutual consent of the parties, the Court will issue a permanent injunction to keep Troi Troian (aka Star) off the air in the New York City metro area through January 14, 2005.
This brings the matter to a close.
“Our claims have been upheld and we feel vindicated by the judge’s ruling today,” said Barry Mayo, SR VP/GM of Emmis-New York. “I’m a man of my word and I honor my commitments, and I expect Emmis employees and ex-employees to be held to the same standard. That’s what this court action was all about. With the contract issues settled, I look forward to some healthy competition. Hot 97 will remain No. 1.”
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Statement from Hot 97 Regarding Court Ruling
Emmis Corporation
Emmis is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the dignity and the worth of every individual. We will not discriminate against or favor any employee or applicant, or make any decision or take any action, based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, creed, religion, religious affiliation, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Emmis also prohibits any discriminatory or demeaning language, emphasis, characterization or conduct by its employees that may harass, intimidate, insult, ridicule, emphasize, or characterize another person because of his/her race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability or other legally-protected status or characteristic.