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

  1. January 28, 2014

    Junior Seau Family Says $760M NFL Deal Stiffs Them

    Family members of deceased NFL star Junior Seau on Friday criticized the $760 million settlement that failed to win a Pennsylvania federal judge's preliminary approval, arguing it does not sufficiently compensate them on their wrongful death claims.

  2. January 27, 2014

    NFL Concussion Atty Open To Sharing Data On $760M Deal

    The plaintiffs' co-lead counsel in the National Football League concussion litigation said Monday that he was willing to share the data supporting a $760 million settlement before the deal receives preliminary approval, after another firm complained he was hoarding the information.

  3. January 14, 2014

    Judge's Denial Of NFL Concussion Deal May Sway Players

    U.S. District Judge Anita Brody's refusal to approve the NFL concussion settlement could endanger the agreement even if she ultimately determines the $760 million total is adequate, as her initial skepticism may convince already unhappy ex-players to opt out of the deal, attorneys say.

  4. January 14, 2014

    Judge Rejects $760M NFL Concussion Settlement

    The Pennsylvania federal judge overseeing the NFL concussion litigation refused Tuesday to preliminarily approve the $760 million settlement agreement between the league and its former players, saying she was concerned there wasn't enough money to properly compensate all class members.

  5. January 07, 2014

    Atty Defends Popularity Of $760M NFL Concussion Settlement

    A lead attorney for the plaintiffs in the NFL concussion litigation expects few retirees to opt out of the proposed $760 million class settlement, he said Tuesday, refuting speculation that the deal is so unpopular among ex-players that it may be in jeopardy.

  6. January 06, 2014

    NFL Retirees Detail $760M Concussion Settlement, Atty Fees

    The NFL retirees suing the league over its handling of concussions asked a Pennsylvania federal judge on Monday to preliminarily approve a $760 million settlement, with the NFL agreeing to pay up to an additional $112.5 million in attorneys' fees.

  7. December 17, 2013

    Special Master To Oversee $765M NFL Concussion Deal

    A federal judge on Monday appointed a special master to review the proposed $765 million deal between the National Football League and players who sued the league after suffering from the aftereffects of concussions sustained during play.

  8. August 29, 2013

    With NFL Deal, Pressure On Riddell Rises In Concussion MDL

    The NFL's proposed settlement of concussion-related allegations leaves Riddell Inc. as the massive litigation's sole remaining target, a precarious position given that any damaging discovery revelations would hurt the helmet manufacturer not just in this case, but in all current and future lawsuits brought by college, high school and other types of players.

  9. August 29, 2013

    NFL, Ex- Players Settle Concussion Litigation For $765M

    The NFL reached a proposed $765 million settlement on Thursday with the thousands of former players who are part of the multidistrict litigation against the league over its handling of concussions.

  10. August 26, 2013

    5 Products Cases To Watch For The Rest Of 2013

    With summer winding down, the pace of product liability litigation is about to pick up in a major way. Here are five of the most important cases to keep an eye on as we head toward 2014, including a lead paint contamination case in California and an asbestos case in Texas with potential implications for all types of products litigation.

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