Related case:
JADCO 2011 JADCO vs Simone Forbes
May 1, 2011
On 1 May 2011 the Jamaica Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel decided to impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete Simone Forbes after she tested positive for the prohibited substance clomiphene.
In April 2011 the Athlete appealed the JAD Disciplinary Panel Decision with the JAD Appeals Tribunal. The Athlete argued that the use of the medication was for her medical condition, precribed by her doctor and without intention to enhance her sport performance. In support three persons gave positive affidavits about the Athlete.
The Appeals Tribunal considers that the Athlete had no intention to enhance her performance; the fact that she failed to mention the medication on her Doping Control Form; and also failed to inform her team doctor about her medical treatment.
Due to her negligence the JAD Appeals Tribunal decides to dismiss the Athlete’s appeal and to uphold the decision of the JAD Disciplinary Panel of 1 May 2011.
