Judge Approves Fix to Stem Race Bias in NFL Concussion Deal March 7, 2022 By Maryclaire Dale Black retired football players who were denied payments for dementia in the NFL’s $1 billion concussion settlement can seek to...
Former Pro Wrestlers Sue WWE Over Concussions January 22, 2015 Two former professional wrestlers accuse the WWE of ignoring concussions they say left them with serious brain injuries. The men...
Illinois High School Association Says Concussion Suit to Create ‘Have-Nots’ December 8, 2014 By MICHAEL TARM The nation’s first high school sports governing body to face a class-action concussions lawsuit warned Friday the legal action could...
Litigation Trifecta Keeps Insurers Busy October 17, 2014 By Denise Johnson Suits related to violations of the TCPA Act, cyber breaches and concussions remain at the top as far as litigation...
Close to 3 in 10 NFL Retirees Can Expect Cognitive Difficulties September 15, 2014 By MARYCLAIRE DALE Nearly three in 10 former NFL players will develop at least moderate neurocognitive problems and qualify for payments under the...
Athlete Wants Judge to Reject NCAA Head Injury Class Action Deal August 26, 2014 A former San Diego State football player wants a judge to reject the proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit against...
NHL Concussion Lawsuits Consolidated in Minnesota August 21, 2014 Three lawsuits filed by retired NHL players over concussion-related injuries have been consolidated and will be heard by a federal...
NCAA Offers $70M to Settle Sports Concussion Lawsuits July 29, 2014 By Michael Buteau The National Collegiate Athletic Association would provide $70 million for concussion testing and diagnosis of current and former NCAA athletes...
NFL Wins Preliminary Approval of Concussion Suit Settlement July 9, 2014 By Jef Feeley The National Football League won preliminary approval of a settlement worth at least $675 million resolving ex-players’ claims that officials...
Former NFL Players Say League Masked Injuries With Painkillers May 21, 2014 By Sophia Pearson and Karen Gullo Retired players including ex-Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon accused the National Football League of using painkillers to mask injuries in...