A federal judicial panel in Miami is set to decide on the potential consolidation of over 500 lawsuits filed by retired NFL players. The lawsuits allege that the league deliberately hid the long-term dangers of brain injuries resulting from concussions. Attorney Stephen Rosenthal, representing clients like former fullback Kevin Turner who now has Lou Gehrig’s disease, is seeking compensation for players’ medical bills and future monitoring. The NFL has stated its preference to handle the numerous cases as a single multi-district litigation.
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