Tuesday 14 October 2014

Lawyers say NFL concussion deal has 'overwhelming' player support

Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the NFL, speaks at a news conference announcing the Head Health Initiative, a collaboration between GE and the NFL, in New York By Daniel Kelley PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Retired NFL players who sued the league over on-the-field concussions have overwhelmingly accepted a multimillion-dollar settlement despite serious misgivings about some of the terms, lawyers representing the players said on Tuesday. Tuesday marked the deadline for players to agree to opt out or object to the terms of the settlement, before a Nov. 19 fairness hearing in the case. "The deal has overwhelming support of the player community," said Christopher Seeger, the lead lawyer representing retired players. U.S. ...




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