Details released in proposed $760 million NFL concussion set

[Tom Nolette]

Details released in proposed $760 million NFL concussion settlement
By Mary Wisniewski
Lawyers for former NFL players with concussion-related claims released details on Monday on how a proposed $760 million settlement with the National Football League would be divided, with the largest awards going to the players who were the youngest when diagnosed with health issues. The lawsuit against the NFL represented …

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Judge rejects $760 million NFL concussion settlement deal
By Scott Malone

A $760 million settlement between the National Football League and thousands of former players, who contended the league downplayed the risk of concussions, was rejected on Tuesday by a U.S. judge, who said it might not be enough money to pay all affected players. The deal, first reached in August, …

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