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NFL, former players agree to settle concussion lawsuit
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June 25, 2014
NFL agrees to revised concussion settlement
The NFL has agreed to lift the cap on monetary funds that can go to former players suffering from brain injuries that occurred as a result of their professional football careers.
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September 1, 2013
NFL players allegedly wanted $2 billion settlement
The two sides ended up settling for $765 million.
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August 29, 2013
Damages
The NFL settled its lawsuit against more than 4,500 former NFL players for $765 million. For the NFL, it's an inexpensive legal solution to a problem the league has no idea how to solve. For everyone else, it's more of the same.
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August 29, 2013
NFL settles concussion lawsuit
The league and some 4,500 players have reached a $765 million agreement.
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January 22, 2013
Brain disease breakthrough?
Researchers at UCLA say they've identified a degenerative brain disease called 'CTE' in living football players. It's a ground-breaking discovery for now, and it could lead to improved treatment in the future.
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December 19, 2012
NFL concussion battle continues
A Federal court is currently reviewing arguments to determine whether or not to move forward with a class action suit from former NFL players claiming negligence on the part of the league over the impact of concussions and head injuries.
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November 16, 2012
New concussion report could spell trouble for NFL
A joint report from PBS and ESPN found that at least three former NFL players were awarded disability by the NFL retirement board for health issues related to brain injuries suffered while playing football.
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April 21, 2012
Ray Easterling, Plaintiff In Concussion Lawsuit Against NFL, Reportedly Commits Suicide
Ray Easterling, a lead plaintiff in the concussion lawsuits being brought against the NFL, has taken his own life. He was 62.
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March 29, 2012
What The Money's For: Concussions, Liability And The Negligent Present Of The NFL
The future never makes sense until you're standing in the middle of it, something the NFL will understand soon enough.
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March 27, 2012
NFL Faces Another Lawsuit Over Concussions
The NFL is facing another lawsuit over concussions, this time a suit headline by former Redskins QB Mark Rypien.
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July 20, 2011
NFL Sued For Allegedly Withholding Concussion Information, According To Report
The NFL is being sued by 75 former players for concealing information regarding the long-term damage effects concussions have on athletes. The players also named helmet manufacturer Riddell in the lawsuit.