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Thousands of Former Players Bring Class-Action Lawsuit Against NFL
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Date: February 13, 2013
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The National Football League is currently facing a class-action lawsuit from thousands of former players, and their wives, for allegedly hiding information related to brain injuries caused by playing football.
Paul Barrett, assistant managing editor at Bloomberg Businessweek, noted that although the plaintiffs may face challenges trying to prove they were unaware of the risks posed by the game, they may still have a case if the NFL deliberately covered up information regarding permanent brain injury risks, according to Public Radio International.
“It is impossible for the (NFL) to argue that they were unaware of the issue. As early as 1994, they set up a committee specifically to study and issue reports on the issue,” Barrett told the news source.
However, the NFL is likely to present evidence that demonstrates the time, effort and money that went toward research and preventing injuries. The NFL just announced collaboration with Harvard for a $100 million research project designed to examine, treat and prevent common health problems that impact athletes, according to the Boston Globe. The researchers will team up with a group of former NFL players to examine their ailments, injuries, prescription treatment habits and lifestyle factors. In addition to these initiatives, sports contract law may also play a factor in the outcome, as many agreements touch upon the probability that players may face injuries during the game.
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