All but one of the league's 28 teams was named as a co-defendant. Al Davis, owner of the then-Los Angeles Raiders, was a major witness for the USFL and his team had been excluded from the lawsuit in exchange for his testimony. ABC Sports' Howard Cosell was also a key witness for the USFL.
All but one of the league's 28 teams was named as a co-defendant Al Davis owner of the then-Los Angeles Raiders was a major witness for the USFL and his team had been excluded from the lawsuit in exchange for his testimony ABC Sports' Howard Cosell was also a key witness for the USFL