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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  1. August 12, 2016

    Severed Riddell Complaints Struck From NFL Concussion MDL

    Months after reversing her decision to separate claims against Riddell Inc. from multidistrict litigation over head trauma NFL players sustained during their careers, a Pennsylvania federal judge on Friday struck the severed and amended complaints that followed the initial decision, citing concerns about issues with the filings.

  2. July 21, 2016

    Ex-Cardinals Can't Fly From NFL Concussion MDL Yet

    The Pennsylvania federal judge overseeing the sprawling multidistrict litigation between the National Football League and hundreds of former players over the league’s handling of concussions has declined to sever a suit by two ex-Cardinals, saying she’ll consider their bid later alongside the league’s pending motion to dismiss.

  3. July 14, 2016

    Chiefs Players Must Wait On Bid To Exit NFL Concussion MDL

    A Pennsylvania federal court on Wednesday denied a bid by a group of former Kansas City Chiefs players to have their claims about the effects of head injuries severed from the sprawling multidistrict litigation against the NFL, saying the issue will be looked at alongside the league's motion to dismiss the case.

  4. May 09, 2016

    Cardinals Fight Bid To Sever Suit From Concussion MDL

    The Arizona Cardinals said Friday that a bid by two former players to send their concussion case back to Missouri state court, separating it from the sprawling NFL multidistrict litigation in Pennsylvania federal court, is improper and would significantly burden the court and the parties involved.

  5. April 20, 2016

    Ex-Cardinals Want Their Case Out Of NFL Concussion MDL

    A pair of former Arizona Cardinals players asked a Pennsylvania federal judge on Tuesday to send their case back to Missouri state court, separating it from the sprawling multidistrict NFL concussion litigation it was added to earlier this month, arguing that a court has already decided that's where it belongs.

  6. March 14, 2016

    Riddell Wants District Court Pause In NFL Concussion MDL

    Helmet maker Riddell Inc. asked a Pennsylvania federal court Monday to hold off on scheduling a pretrial conference in NFL concussion litigation until the Third Circuit rules on objections to a settlement between the players and the league.

  7. February 08, 2016

    Late NFL Player's Son Rips Goodell's Injury Comments

    The son of former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson and his attorneys challenging the NFL's concussion litigation uncapped settlement criticized statements made by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on the risks of concussions in the league ahead of Super Bowl 50, saying the league is downplaying the risks of long-term brain injuries.

  8. February 04, 2016

    Riddell Claims Added Back To NFL Concussion MDL

    Days after reversing her decision to sever claims against helmet maker Riddell Inc. from multidistrict litigation over head trauma NFL players sustained during their careers, a Pennsylvania federal judge on Wednesday mooted a bid by some players to have their portion of the severed claims heard in California state court.

  9. January 26, 2016

    Ex-Chiefs Players Renew Remand Bid In Concussion MDL

    A group of former Kansas City Chiefs football players who hit the team with concussion-related claims renewed their bid to send the case back to Missouri state court Monday, a move that would separate their claims from the sprawling multidistrict litigation against the NFL in Pennsylvania federal court.

  10. December 01, 2015

    Riddell Severed From NFL Claims In Concussion MDL

    A Pennsylvania federal judge overseeing multidistrict litigation regarding head trauma sustained during the careers of NFL players on Tuesday severed claims against Riddell Inc. from those against the league and set a deadline for new complaints targeting just the helmet maker.