Personal Injury
N.F.L. Concussion Settlement Is Granted Final Approval
2015 – A federal district court judge approved a settlement brought by more than 5,000 former players who accused the N.F.L. of hiding from them the dangers of concussions, a major hurdle in ending one of the most contentious legal battles in league history. The settlement provided payments of up to $5 million to players who suffered one of a handful of severe neurological disorders, medical monitoring of all players to determine when or if they may qualify for a payment, and $10 million for education about concussions.