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Witnesses called in Rasmussen case against Rabobank

By Cycling News

published 5 October 2012

Long-running court battle resumes in November

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Embattled Tour de France leader Michael Rasmussen (Rabobank)(Image credit: Makoto Ayano)

Michael Rasmussen (Christina Watches) is happy to be in San Luis(Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Michael Rasmussen (Rabobank) wins on the Aubisque(Image credit: AFP Photo)

Michael Rasmussen (Rabobank) bites into a sandwich before the doping control. The dude in the background is hopefully making sure Rasmussen doesn't trick anybody.(Image credit: AFP Photo)

After the Arnhem court reached a stalemate in the case between Michael Rasmussen and his former team Rabobank in June this year, two witnesses will be called to give evidence on November 12.

Rasmussen sues Rabobank for 5.6 million Euro

Rasmussen suit against Rabobank still pending

The Dane is seeking damages of 5.6 million euro after being pulled from the 2007 Tour de France while in the yellow jersey after a series of whereabouts violations. He was subsequently sacked by Rabobank.

The basis is Rasmussen's suit is that he claims that the team was aware he was in Italy when he was supposed to be in Mexico from July 3, and because of this, Rabobank's dismissal was unwarranted. Rabobank's counterclaim is that they were unaware of the discrepancy until July 25.

De Telegraaf reports that the witnesses have not so far been named.

Rasmussen was given a back-dated ban by the Monaco Cycling Federation mid-2008, which was upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in 2009 following his appeal. The climbing specialist returned to racing later that year. He currently rides for Christina Watches - Onfone.