Blue Bombers, CFL sued over cancellation of Grey Cup contract

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are being sued for $50,000 over the cancellation of a Grey Cup contract.

Local 63 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees claims that earlier this month it was awarded a contract by the Canadian Football League to work the Grey Cup half-time show earlier this month.

Two days later, the Bombers and CEO Wade Miller interfered in the process and convinced the CFL to rescind the contract and award it to another company, according to the lawsuit, filed Tuesday at the Court of Queen's Bench.

"They gave us a contract saying that we were going to be providing the labour. So obviously we had to take steps to be able to get people the numbers that they required available. Then all of a sudden they pulled the rug out under our feet," said Barny Haines, who represents the IATSE workers.

"So we have no recourse, other than to sue them."

The lawsuit also names as defendants the CFL, Triple B Stadium Inc. (the consortium that owns Investors Group Field), Wade Miller and a number of individuals.

Matt Maychak, vice-president of communications for the CFL, said the league had no comment on matters that are before the courts.