((HT: ESPN, Fainaru and Fainaru-Wada/Olbermann))
According to Mark and Steve, one lawyer is now speaking up that the unanimous decision to accept the $765-900-million concussion settlement against the NFL may not have been all that unanimous in the first place...
Thomas Girardi, who represents a fair number of players impacted, is determining just how many of his players should/can opt out and pursue something separate from the current decision.
"We're analyzing it right now to see who fits and who doesn't," Girardi told Fainaru and Fainaru-Wada. "I would say this: A heck of a lot of them don't fit. To start giving you percentages would be a little bit over the top for me right now. But I think it will be a substantial number."
Dorsey Levens discussed with Chris Hayes at the time of the settlement
((HT: MSNBC))
And Peter King discussed the most recent development with KO last night...
The HQ still wonders how the math will work out in the current figure- unless you're talking about accrued interest and all that stuff...
But we doubt it...
Showing posts with label Anita Brody. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anita Brody. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Judge Throws Out Early Concussion Settlement, Figures Too Low...
So much for that idea...
US District Judge Anita Brody thinks the $900-million settlement between the National Football League and the nearly 4,500 defendants that played for the league and has pulled it off the table...
"I am primarily concerned that not all retired NFL football players who ultimately receive a qualifying diagnosis or their (families) ... will be paid," Brody wrote as part of her 12-page opinion.
Distribution is supposed to be on a sliding scale set to a former player's age and medical diagnosis and is supposed to last up to 65 years...
The HQ does not see how that math is ever supposed to work for the 20,000 players on the list awarded through the 4,500 who filed the suit...
As did Peter King when he was interviewed by CNN at the time of the settlement...
The NFL is one great negotiator and are still not moving from their stance...
"We respect Judge Brody's request for additional information as a step towards preliminary approval," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said in a statement. "We will work with the plaintiffs' attorneys to supply that information promptly to the court and special master. We are confident that the settlement is fair and adequate, and look forward to demonstrating that to the court."
US District Judge Anita Brody thinks the $900-million settlement between the National Football League and the nearly 4,500 defendants that played for the league and has pulled it off the table...
"I am primarily concerned that not all retired NFL football players who ultimately receive a qualifying diagnosis or their (families) ... will be paid," Brody wrote as part of her 12-page opinion.
Distribution is supposed to be on a sliding scale set to a former player's age and medical diagnosis and is supposed to last up to 65 years...
The HQ does not see how that math is ever supposed to work for the 20,000 players on the list awarded through the 4,500 who filed the suit...
As did Peter King when he was interviewed by CNN at the time of the settlement...
The NFL is one great negotiator and are still not moving from their stance...
"We respect Judge Brody's request for additional information as a step towards preliminary approval," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said in a statement. "We will work with the plaintiffs' attorneys to supply that information promptly to the court and special master. We are confident that the settlement is fair and adequate, and look forward to demonstrating that to the court."
Thursday, August 29, 2013
DEVELOPING: NFL and Players Settle On Concussions
There is a proposed settlement in the concussions lawsuit...
More when we know more...
But if you divide $765-million into 4,500 it averages $170,000 per player- which, the HQ thinks, is a mere drop in the bucket when it comes to treatment (past, present, and future) of all the player's issues that have built up over time.
The settlement would fund medical exams, concussion-related compensation and medical research.
The plaintiffs include at least 10 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including Tony Dorsett, Jim McMahon and Junior Seau.
Senior U.S. District Judge Anita Brody announced the proposed settlement, but she still needs to approve the deal...
UPDATE: $765 less 30% atty fees is $535.5 m / 4500 players= $119k if fees come off the top
More when we know more...
But if you divide $765-million into 4,500 it averages $170,000 per player- which, the HQ thinks, is a mere drop in the bucket when it comes to treatment (past, present, and future) of all the player's issues that have built up over time.
The settlement would fund medical exams, concussion-related compensation and medical research.
The plaintiffs include at least 10 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including Tony Dorsett, Jim McMahon and Junior Seau.
Senior U.S. District Judge Anita Brody announced the proposed settlement, but she still needs to approve the deal...
UPDATE: $765 less 30% atty fees is $535.5 m / 4500 players= $119k if fees come off the top
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
NFL Concussion Suit Hits Next Stage In Philly
((HT: WPVI-TV))
After a 40-minute hearing in front of US District Judge Anita Brody, both the players and the NFL came out to discuss what may happen if the decision goes their way in the concussion suit brought forth by close to one-third of the league's retired players that claim they suffer from early onset dementia, depression, or Alzheimer's Disease.
NFL lawyer Paul Clement insisted that the teams themselves are the ones who are responsible for the player's safety:
"The one thing constant throughout is these agreements put the primary role and responsibility on some combination of the players themselves, the unions and the clubs," Clement argued in court. "The clubs are the ones who had doctors on the sidelines who had primary responsibility for sending players back into the game."
Players' lawyer David Frederick argued that the league tried to make it look like they were caring for their athletes when they really weren't- going as far as setting up the 1994 Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Committee that spread, according to Frederick "misinformation."
Brody is not expected to rule for several months, and the cases could take years to play out if her ruling is appealed- which, you can bet, it will... regardless of whose side wins...
Here's the early thoughts from Philly...
After a 40-minute hearing in front of US District Judge Anita Brody, both the players and the NFL came out to discuss what may happen if the decision goes their way in the concussion suit brought forth by close to one-third of the league's retired players that claim they suffer from early onset dementia, depression, or Alzheimer's Disease.
NFL lawyer Paul Clement insisted that the teams themselves are the ones who are responsible for the player's safety:
"The one thing constant throughout is these agreements put the primary role and responsibility on some combination of the players themselves, the unions and the clubs," Clement argued in court. "The clubs are the ones who had doctors on the sidelines who had primary responsibility for sending players back into the game."
Players' lawyer David Frederick argued that the league tried to make it look like they were caring for their athletes when they really weren't- going as far as setting up the 1994 Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Committee that spread, according to Frederick "misinformation."
Brody is not expected to rule for several months, and the cases could take years to play out if her ruling is appealed- which, you can bet, it will... regardless of whose side wins...
Here's the early thoughts from Philly...
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