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Negligence

Examining The NCAA Concussion Lawsuit Settlement

This past Tuesday, the NCAA and former athletes came to an agreement on a settlement that would appear to effectively put an end to the lawsuit filed by several former athletes approximately three years ago. Pursuant to the agreement, member schools of the NCAA will be required to amend their current concussion-management policies and enact […]

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Sports Law

Struggle Between How To Keep NFL Players Safe And The Game "Safe"

“Thirty years from now, I don’t think it will be in existence. I could be wrong. It’s just my opinion, but I think with the direction things are going – where [NFL rules makers] want to lighten up, and they’re throwing flags and everything else – there’s going to come a point where fans are […]

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Concussion Litigation

Death over Concussion Issues Brings Suit

The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. Dave Duerson died a year ago due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.  There were times in his 11 year career where he lost consciousness during games, and had more than 10 concussions.  Duerson, a member of the ’85 Bears and ’90 Giants Super Bowl teams, […]

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Concussion Litigation

NFL wants the concussion claims to be resolved by Collective Bargaining process

The following article was written by Alex Mitrani. As many are aware, the NFL is currently facing a barrage of concussion lawsuits from former players. Former players are claiming that the NFL failed to disclose the risks of concussions and/or failed to take steps to protect the players from concussions. The NFL argued before the U.S. […]

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Concussion Litigation

Former Players sue NFL over Concussions, Claim Fraud

The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. Head injuries seem to be in the news daily.  The plaintiffs in this case include Ron Solt and Rich Miano, whom said that the NFL conspired to hide evidence linking concussions to head trauma.  The lawsuit includes both fraud and negligence against the NFL, there have been […]

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Headline Negligence Sports Law Torts

Holding Football Helmet Companies Accountable For Head Injuries

Yesterday, John Carlson of the Seattle Seahawks was carted off of the field of play in his team’s NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Chicago Bears.  Carlson suffered an injury after he landed on his head near the sideline.  As discussed last month, there are enormous dangers and damaging health effects of from head injuries. […]