Register for a free trial!
Call or email us anytime
(805) 484-0333
Search Guide
Today is Friday, May 17, 2024 -

SEARCH RESULTS

181 Results

3rd Circuit Sets Oral Argument for Challenge to NFL Concussion Settlement

10/12/2015
monetary awards for those diagnosed with brain injuries. The settlement also obligated the NFL to establish education programs related to football safety. A group of former players including Alan Faneca Roderick Cartwright Jeff Rohrer and Sean Considine had sought to intervene during the

Category: News

3rd Circuit Releases Recording of Oral Argument in NFL Concussion Case

11/24/2015
examinations and monetary awards for those diagnosed with brain injuries. The settlement also obligated the NFL to establish education programs related to football safety. A group of former players including Alan Faneca Roderick Cartwright Jeff Rohrer and Sean Considine had sought to intervene during

Category: News

Judge Orders Mediation of NFL Concussion Cases

07/10/2013
they may have as part of that process. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello issued a statement saying the league "respects and will comply with the court's order regarding mediation and will be available to meet with Judge Phillips at his direction." Anderson said that Phillips is a "highly respected

Category: News

NFL Team Loses Pre-Emption Argument in Concussion Dispute

05/19/2014
closed. In March the Cardinals filed a motion seeking to remove the case to federal court. They argued that the case belonged in federal court because the resolution of the dispute would necessarily require the interpretation of collective-bargaining agreements between the players' union and the NFL

Category: News

Federal Trial Judge Tosses Painkiller Suit against NFL

12/23/2014
A federal trial judge last week threw out a lawsuit by a group of former professional football players over the National Football League's alleged practice of loading up athletes with opioids anti-inflammatory medications and surgical anesthetics. The NFL had asked U.S. District Court Judge

Category: News

Dolphins Seeking to Block Claim at Bureau of Workers' Compensation

02/15/2011
Management Council and the NFL Players' Association. If Lenihan rules in favor of the Dolphins Newson would receive future indemnity and medical benefits under Florida Statute 440 the state workers' compensation law. In an interview Monday Newson's attorney Pittsburgh claimants' lawyer Edward J. Abes

Category: News

Lawmaker: Debate over NFL Claims Spreading to Other Sports

02/28/2011
say if you're working for a Florida company and you just happen to get hurt out-of-state you file for benefits in Florida." The Florida Times-Union reported last week that 78 former and current NFL players 28 from the Jaguars and 50 more from the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have

Category: News

Proceedings for Suits Against NFL for Brain Injuries Consolidated

02/02/2012
issues such as the NFL's claim that it is not subject to suit under the terms of its collective bargaining agreement with its players and establish a timetable for trial he said. Attorneys for the NFL did not return calls for comment but its motion had urged consolidation under 28 U.S.C. 1407

Category: News

ROUSMANIERE: The Long Road to Controlling New Risks

01/13/2014
did in the NFL championship game in January 1994 players their agents the teams and fans did not know what to make of them. The NFL took the issue seriously enough to create a mild traumatic brain injury committee in 1994. Around then the Pittsburgh Steelers began to baseline their players. But

Category: News

Death Shows Concussions Not Only Risk for NFL Players

12/30/2011
factors that contribute to the increased risk factor include steroid use and poor diet after retirement. Whether heart conditions will become as much of a concern as concussions for the NFL is unclear. Larry Kaminski a former Denver Bronco who is party to a lawsuit brought by 75 former players accusing

Category: News

Start | < Previous | 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 | Next > | End

Advertisements

Advertise with us

Now Trending

Jobs

Upcoming Events

  • May 22-23, 2024

    San Diego Elevate Workers' Com

    About #ELEVATEWORKCOMP This annual event is all about championing the cause to improve Workers’ C …

  • Jun 12-14, 2024

    20th Annual Conference: Legisl

    Registration Our signature event of the year annually draws a high-level audience of participants …

  • Jun 20-23, 2024

    California Applicants' Attorne

    Attendee Registration Opens Tuesday, April 9th @ 9:30 AM Sponsorships & Exhibitor Applications …

Workers' Compensation Events

more

Social Media Links


WorkCompCentral
c/o Business Insurance Holdings, Inc.
PO Box 1010
Greenwich, CT 06836
(805) 484-0333