"The federal judge who rejected the N.F.L.’s concussion lawsuit settlement Tuesday raised a fundamental concern about the deal: whether the $765 million set aside for payouts and medical testing would be enough over the suit’s 65-year life.
But the judge, Anita B. Brody, also took exception with a clause that would preclude players who receive a cash payout in the settlement from suing the N.C.A.A. “or any other collegiate, amateur or youth football organization.” Players who approve the settlement would be prevented from suing the N.F.L. in the future.
In effect, the N.F.L., in negotiating terms to end its litigation over head injuries, also sought to immunize amateur organizations, some of which have been separately targeted with lawsuits by former players. The N.F.L. may be trying to prevent players from receiving multiple awards for the same injuries while also helping organizations that serve as its feeder system."
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But the judge, Anita B. Brody, also took exception with a clause that would preclude players who receive a cash payout in the settlement from suing the N.C.A.A. “or any other collegiate, amateur or youth football organization.” Players who approve the settlement would be prevented from suing the N.F.L. in the future.
In effect, the N.F.L., in negotiating terms to end its litigation over head injuries, also sought to immunize amateur organizations, some of which have been separately targeted with lawsuits by former players. The N.F.L. may be trying to prevent players from receiving multiple awards for the same injuries while also helping organizations that serve as its feeder system."
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