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NFL faces class action lawsuit from thousands of former players

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0600

Thousands of former professional football players and their wives have filed a class action lawsuit against the National Football League. Now, the NFL is faced with ameliorating the problem, as well as, perhaps, a legal battle that the organization could lose.

steve

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:08:27 -0600

With all the long-term health damage information coming out, and the lawsuits that are sure to follow (including this one with 4000 players), it's hard to see how the NFL can survive.
Better enjoy this Superbowl. Who knows how many more there will be!

jim

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:36:01 -0600

The NFL could make a difference with a few changes in their medical program, and a little of their profits directed to player retirees. The owners would remain 32 of the wealthiest families around and the teams and league would continue to thrive.