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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. June 25, 2014

    $765M Award Cap Scrapped In NFL Concussion Settlement

    The National Football League on Wednesday announced it reached a new deal with former players suing it over its handling of concussions, saying a $765 million award cap on a compensation program has been eliminated.

  2. February 11, 2014

    NFL Retirees Seek Stronger Voice In Concussion Deal Talks

    More than 200 plaintiffs in the NFL concussion litigation asked a Pennsylvania federal judge on Monday to consider appointing liaison counsel to represent retirees who were not involved in negotiating a controversial $760 million settlement, saying there are conflicts within the proposed class.

  3. February 04, 2014

    NFL Plaintiffs Target Seau Family Criticism Of $760M Deal

    Attorneys representing plaintiffs in the NFL concussion multidistrict litigation on Monday pushed back against certain arguments by family members of deceased NFL star Junior Seau who had criticized the $760 million deal that failed to win preliminary approval.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

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