IN RE NATIONAL HOCKEY PLAYERS’ CONCUSSION INJURY LITIGATION
On February 9, 2015 Pearson, Simon & Warshaw, LLP filed a class action
lawsuit in the Minnesota District Court (0:15-cv-00472, MDL No. 14-2551
SRN/JSM) on behalf of 29 individuals and a class of similarly situated
former NHL players who suffered concussions and other head injuries throughout
their playing careers. According to the complaint, the NHL not only failed
to protect its players from dangerous concussions and other head injuries,
but encouraged fighting and violent hits during games to increase fan
attendance and television ratings.
The NHL was aware of the risks associated with the style of play it demanded
from its players, including but not limited to long-term brain injury,
including memory loss, depression, dementia, and other severe symptoms
and illnesses. Pearson, Simon & Warshaw, LLP seeks relief on behalf
of the individual plaintiffs as well as a class of similarly situated
former NHL players in the form of medical monitoring, monetary damages,
and other relief allowable under the relevant laws.
There has been extensive media concerning this case:
NY POST –
http://nypost.com/2015/02/14/goring-co-not-afraid-of-nhl-in-concussion-lawsuit/
SPORTING NEWS –
http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2015-02-10/nhl-concussion-lawsuit-policy-manny-legace-butch-goring-head-injuries-cte
ESPN –
http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/12306556/new-concussion-lawsuit-filed-national-hockey-league
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED –
http://www.si.com/nhl/2015/02/10/new-nhl-concussion-lawsuit-29-players-butch-goring-ed-westfall-richard-brodeur
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