Yesterday, an important ruling was handed down in a legal case with enormous implications for the New Orleans Pelicans, New Orleans Saints, and the rest of Tom Benson’s Empire. The ruling denied the attempt to declare Tom Benson incapable of running his various business entities. This denial, however, does nothing but keep the succession battle on the course it was on prior to the attempt. In fact, there could actually be a benefit to the heirs in the facts of the case.
Background
We detailed Tom Benson’s change to his succession plans in January.