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

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Case overview

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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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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August 01, 2017
Pa. Judge Lets Six Former NFLers Back Into Concussion Deal

A Pennsylvania federal judge on Tuesday let six former National Football League players rescind their opt-outs to the uncapped settlement in the sprawling NFL concussion litigation after the requests were made before the settlement program registration deadline.
July 19, 2017
NFLers Possibly Misled By Claim Assistance Offers: Judge

The Pennsylvania federal judge overseeing the NFL concussion litigation said Wednesday the court is concerned players who may be eligible for the uncapped settlement are being improperly solicited by claim assistance providers who may be providing misleading offers, ordering a hearing on the issue.
July 13, 2017
Deceased NFLer's Family Wants Concussion Suit In Pa. Court

The parents of a now-deceased NFL player urged a Pennsylvania federal judge Wednesday to move their lawsuit accusing the league and helmet maker Riddell Inc. of concealing the risks of repeated head trauma in football back to state court, saying the league had misconstrued the nature of their claims to remove the case.
June 30, 2017
NFL Concussion Opt-Outs Can Amend Complaint

The Pennsylvania federal judge overseeing the multidistrict NFL concussion litigation recently said that the former players who opted out of an uncapped settlement agreement have until July 11 to file an amended complaint.
June 14, 2017
Judge Gives Immunity To NFL Concussion Settlement Masters

The Pennsylvania federal judge overseeing the National Football League concussion settlement on Wednesday granted the special masters administering it "quasi-judicial" immunity from most claims pertaining to their duties in the case.
June 07, 2017
NFL Concussion Class Looks To Nix Claims Assistance Offers

Co-class counsel for former NFL players seeking recovery from the uncapped concussion settlement on Tuesday urged the Pennsylvania federal judge overseeing the case to clear up confusion created by companies other than the claims administrator offering to help class members navigate the claims process.
May 19, 2017
Riddell Helmet Concussion Claims Poised To Move Forward

After more than five years of the NFL concussion litigation, claims against football helmet maker Riddell may finally be moving forward after an order Thursday by the Pennsylvania federal court judge who has been overseeing the litigation.
May 05, 2017
Judge OKs Medical Advisers For NFL Concussion Settlement

The panel of experts and other consultants who will review disputes over qualifying diagnoses of former NFL players seeking recovery from the uncapped NFL concussion settlement was set Friday as the Pennsylvania federal court judge overseeing the settlement agreed to the list of experts presented by the players and the league.
April 28, 2017
More NFL Players' Ex-Counsel Seek Concussion Deal Payout

Another law firm with ties to NFL players in the concussion and head injury litigation filed petitions Thursday in Pennsylvania federal court to place liens on any recovery funds obtained by their clients through a settlement approved earlier this year.
April 27, 2017
Attys For Euro NFLers Say Concussion Deal Work Not Minor

Attorneys for former players in the NFL's now-defunct European league told a Pennsylvania federal court Wednesday that co-lead counsel for the concussion settlement has lumped them in with "losing objectors," even though their work made it possible for Europe-based players to benefit from the deal.

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