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MDL-2323 IN RE: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYERS' CONCUSSION INJURY LITIGATION

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Case Number:

2:12-md-02323

Court:

Pennsylvania Eastern

Nature of Suit:

P.I.: Other

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action, Multi-district Litigation

Judge:

ANITA B. BRODY

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  1. May 09, 2016

    Cardinals Fight Bid To Sever Suit From Concussion MDL

    The Arizona Cardinals said Friday that a bid by two former players to send their concussion case back to Missouri state court, separating it from the sprawling NFL multidistrict litigation in Pennsylvania federal court, is improper and would significantly burden the court and the parties involved.

  2. April 20, 2016

    Ex-Cardinals Want Their Case Out Of NFL Concussion MDL

    A pair of former Arizona Cardinals players asked a Pennsylvania federal judge on Tuesday to send their case back to Missouri state court, separating it from the sprawling multidistrict NFL concussion litigation it was added to earlier this month, arguing that a court has already decided that's where it belongs.

  3. March 14, 2016

    Riddell Wants District Court Pause In NFL Concussion MDL

    Helmet maker Riddell Inc. asked a Pennsylvania federal court Monday to hold off on scheduling a pretrial conference in NFL concussion litigation until the Third Circuit rules on objections to a settlement between the players and the league.

  4. February 08, 2016

    Late NFL Player's Son Rips Goodell's Injury Comments

    The son of former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson and his attorneys challenging the NFL's concussion litigation uncapped settlement criticized statements made by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on the risks of concussions in the league ahead of Super Bowl 50, saying the league is downplaying the risks of long-term brain injuries.

  5. February 04, 2016

    Riddell Claims Added Back To NFL Concussion MDL

    Days after reversing her decision to sever claims against helmet maker Riddell Inc. from multidistrict litigation over head trauma NFL players sustained during their careers, a Pennsylvania federal judge on Wednesday mooted a bid by some players to have their portion of the severed claims heard in California state court.

  6. January 26, 2016

    Ex-Chiefs Players Renew Remand Bid In Concussion MDL

    A group of former Kansas City Chiefs football players who hit the team with concussion-related claims renewed their bid to send the case back to Missouri state court Monday, a move that would separate their claims from the sprawling multidistrict litigation against the NFL in Pennsylvania federal court.

  7. December 01, 2015

    Riddell Severed From NFL Claims In Concussion MDL

    A Pennsylvania federal judge overseeing multidistrict litigation regarding head trauma sustained during the careers of NFL players on Tuesday severed claims against Riddell Inc. from those against the league and set a deadline for new complaints targeting just the helmet maker.

  8. August 24, 2015

    Ex-NFLer Says Court Botched Deadlines In Concussion MDL

    A former NFL player opposing the approved uncapped settlement in multidistrict litigation over head trauma sustained during their careers told the Third Circuit on Monday he and his attorney were unfairly kept out of a fairness hearing on the settlement after filing an objection two days late.

  9. August 17, 2015

    More Ex-NFL Players Oppose Head Trauma Settlement

    Another group of former NFL players who oppose the recently approved uncapped settlement in litigation over head trauma sustained during their careers told the Third Circuit on Monday that the accord should be thrown out because it unfairly excludes future sufferers of a degenerative brain condition.

  10. July 16, 2015

    Terrell Davis, Other Ex-NFL Players Rejoin Concussion Class

    A Pennsylvania federal judge allowed six former National Football League players, including former Denver Broncos running back and 1998 NFL MVP Terrell Davis, to jump back into the recently approved uncapped settlement in multidistrict litigation against the league over head injuries.

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