Rudy Giuliani's Son Sues Duke After Getting Kicked Off Golf Team

DURHAM, N.C. — The son of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is suing Duke University, claiming he was wrongfully kicked off the golf team.

Andrew Giuliani claims he was dismissed without cause from the golf team earlier this year because coach O.D. Vincent III wanted to cut the team of 13 players by about half. The lawsuit claims the coach has interferred with Giuliani's efforts toward becoming a professional golfer.

Duke University spokesman Keith Lawrence said Thursday the university was discussing the lawsuit but didn't have an immediate comment.

The 198-page lawsuit was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court by Durham attorney Robert Ekstrand. Ekstrand did not immediately return a message for comment.

Comments

[NewArtz]

I thought it was Edwards who was gonna increase the instances of frivolous lawsuits. Well, since neither Edwards or Giulliani got the nomination, I guess it's up to the next generation to see to it that spoiled rich kids keep their priviledge in the face of such daunty oppresson.

[ShanniC]

How is this political news, or legitimate news for that matter? Who cares if he can't swing a club anymore. Boo hoo... There is way too much going on around the country and the world to care about this..

[johnnygoodwud]

chip off the old block, when in doubt sue their a$$ off

[JAsonMA]

I really think its important to watch this story develop.

What exactly did he do to lose his spot on the team?

[cungar]

He threw a club, skidded out of a parking lot and was disrespectful to a trainer among other things.

[gcallaghan]

Why doesn't little Andy just try out for the lacrosse team?

[Schnitzel]

If his father's behavior is any template I'm sure it's much more commensurate with his talents!

[tombollocks]

Andrew, will you be suing your father for inheriting his cadaver teeth as well? Whiny little git.

[the964kid]

Andrew, your dad is an a$$hole - and you are acting like a spoiled brat.

[Eric8869]

awwww poor baby.

[ReasonIsMyReligion]

Whiner.

[Butai]

Now what kids suing coaches and teachers!!! He probably deserved to be kicked off the team. get a life.

[zendem1]

"This is an outrage!, said Andrew's father, Rudy. "I demand justice for my son! I haven't been this outraged since nine-eleven!"

[legoh]

you're funny : -)

[littlepuffycloud]

What did he do to get cut from the team?

[Nolewoman]

That is what I want to know. Just curious.

[bitabingbitabangbitaboom]

Invited a Stripper into the 19 hole!

[dwillisno1]

Oh my, Rudy will have to temporarily suspend blaming Trial Lawyers for the ills of the world while seeking one who doesn't belong to the ACLU. Call Karl Rove for a recommendation.

[billrott]

Really HuffPost, why did you post this story here? If not for this individual being Guilani's son, it is a no story. Honestly, you should turn the comments off and pull the story. No one here knows the merits of the case or the circumstances surrounding it or Andrew. Since Andrew is not a politician and is an average citizen with a father who is not, why not attempt to respect his privacy.

[PuppaX]

Read the first paragraph again. It's Giuliani's attorney that's talking to the press.

[Topfeeder]

I'm no fan of Rudy 9/11 but this does not smell right. What athletic director or coach requires the teammates on a D-1 scholarship college team to sign notes of approval for another member? Sounds like a legitimate lawsuit for cause to me.

[queotic]

No, it sounds more like Andrew was kicked off the team for being a jerk to his teammates and his coach wanted to make sure that everyone on the team was OK with him being let back on.

[jeffp26]

That is the most logical explanation. But seriously, would Rudy's son be an ass hole?