NFL Settles Concussion Lawsuits with Players @$765 Million...

[Optimus Prime]

The NFL has agreed to a $765 million settlement deal with thousands of former players who sued the league, accusing it of hiding the dangers of brain injury while profiting from the sport's violence, according to court papers released Thursday.

The league agreed to fund medical exams, concussion-related compensation and a program of medical research as well as to cover some legal expenses, according to a filing in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Thursday.

The settlement is considered something of a win for the league, which observers estimated generates annual revenue as high as $10 billion.

 

[Swiggy]

Hope it's enough

 

[ExodusNirvana]

That's an average 170K per player...I hope that's enough cause it does'nt seem like much IMO

 

[gho3st]

you knew the nfl was going to lose. the way they've been trying to legislate violence out the game tells you this was on the horizon

 

[AVXL]

PHILADELPHIA -- A federal judge says the NFL and more than 4,500 former players want to settle concussion-related lawsuits for $765 million.

The global settlement would fund medical exams, concussion-related compensation and medical research.

The plaintiffs include at least 10 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including former Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Dorsett. They also include Super Bowl-winning quarterback Jim McMahon and the family of Pro Bowl linebacker Junior Seau, who committed suicide last year.

The lawsuits accuse the league of hiding known risks of concussions for decades to return players to games and protect its image. The NFL has denied any wrongdoing.

Senior U.S. District Judge Anita Brody in Philadelphia announced the proposed settlement Thursday. She still needs to approve the deal, which comes after months of court-ordered mediation.

Judge still has to approve this deal. The $765 million for 4,500 players is for doctors bills, treatment & compensation. NFL won HUGE here if that's all they have to pay

The NFL brought in 9.5 BILLION in 2011-2012 alone. Up $500 million from the year before. $765 million is pocket change to the NFL

EDIT: That $765 million is not being divided out to the players in the form of a $170,000 check

 

[Yung Yogurt]

How can I sue a nfl player for banging my back out tho?

 

[Trip]

Football can lead to brain damage. Glad that's settled.

Can they start hitting each other again now?

 

[L&HH]

Who is this being paid out to? current players?

 

[Mr.Black]

i cant believe they setlled, goddamn i didnt think they had a chance in hell with that case

respect the hustle though

 

[gho3st]

i cant believe they setlled, goddamn i didnt think they had a chance in hell with that case

respect the hustle though

they trying to settle because if can cost them more if they don't .

 

[AVXL]

Who is this being paid out to? current players?

Former players who retired as of 2009

 

[jwinfield]

NFL won big time

 

[L&HH]

Former players who retired as of 2009

So all former NFL players?

 

[Gandolpiffini]

fukking lawyers

 

[954UAlreadyknow]

Football can lead to brain damage. Glad that's settled.

Can they start hitting each other again now?