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
Showing posts with label Junior Seau. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Junior Seau. Show all posts
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Seau Family Sues NFL
And the HQ figured this was only a matter of time...
The Seau family is suing the NFL in a wrongful death claim as they feel the league's ignoring player's conditions has contributed to their early deaths- as a result of the increased rates of CTE diagnosed in former players...
"We were saddened to learn that Junior, a loving father and teammate, suffered from CTE," the family said in a statement. "While Junior always expected to have aches and pains from his playing days, none of us ever fathomed that he would suffer a debilitating brain disease that would cause him to leave us too soon.
"We know this lawsuit will not bring back Junior. But it will send a message that the NFL needs to care for its former players, acknowledge its decades of deception on the issue of head injuries and player safety, and make the game safer for future generations."
Brian McCarthy, spokesman for the National Football League, told NFL.com, "Our attorneys will review it (the lawsuit) and respond to the claims appropriately through the court."
The Seau family is also putting the helmet-maker, Riddell, in the suit claiming that the helmets they constructed were flawed in their design and still went onto the market.
Here's the report from ABC News that revealed the CTE diagnosis in the Seau suicide...
The Seau family is suing the NFL in a wrongful death claim as they feel the league's ignoring player's conditions has contributed to their early deaths- as a result of the increased rates of CTE diagnosed in former players...
"We were saddened to learn that Junior, a loving father and teammate, suffered from CTE," the family said in a statement. "While Junior always expected to have aches and pains from his playing days, none of us ever fathomed that he would suffer a debilitating brain disease that would cause him to leave us too soon.
"We know this lawsuit will not bring back Junior. But it will send a message that the NFL needs to care for its former players, acknowledge its decades of deception on the issue of head injuries and player safety, and make the game safer for future generations."
Brian McCarthy, spokesman for the National Football League, told NFL.com, "Our attorneys will review it (the lawsuit) and respond to the claims appropriately through the court."
The Seau family is also putting the helmet-maker, Riddell, in the suit claiming that the helmets they constructed were flawed in their design and still went onto the market.
Here's the report from ABC News that revealed the CTE diagnosis in the Seau suicide...
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Analysis: CTE Contributes To Seau Death
((HT: ABC News))
The Seau family donated the brain of former NFL star Junior Seau to the National Institutes of Health for analysis as to a possible cause for his downward spiral and eventual suicide.
The brain, analyzed as an anonymous individual, was found to have CTE in its make-up. More than two dozen players have been diagnosed in recent time with CTE and there are multiple lawsuits that have been filed on behalf of thousands of players who are blaming their health issues from a lack of response and/or care by the National Football League...
Here's the ABC News investigation...
The Shield issued the following statement as a result of the examination and its conclusions:
"We appreciate the Seau family's cooperation with the National Institutes of Health. The finding underscores the recognized need for additional research to accelerate a fuller understanding of CTE. The NFL, both directly and in partnership with the NIH, Centers for Disease Control and other leading organizations, is committed to supporting a wide range of independent medical and scientific research that will both address CTE and promote the long-term health and safety of athletes at all levels. The NFL clubs have already committed a $30 million research grant to the NIH, and we look forward to making decisions soon with the NFL Players Association on the investment of $100 million for medical research that is committed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. We have work to do, and we're doing it."
The HQ looks at lines two and three for its real examination by the National Football League: "recognized the need for additional research..."
Translation: "Slow your roll, folks... we are..."
More when we know more...
The Seau family donated the brain of former NFL star Junior Seau to the National Institutes of Health for analysis as to a possible cause for his downward spiral and eventual suicide.
The brain, analyzed as an anonymous individual, was found to have CTE in its make-up. More than two dozen players have been diagnosed in recent time with CTE and there are multiple lawsuits that have been filed on behalf of thousands of players who are blaming their health issues from a lack of response and/or care by the National Football League...
Here's the ABC News investigation...
The Shield issued the following statement as a result of the examination and its conclusions:
"We appreciate the Seau family's cooperation with the National Institutes of Health. The finding underscores the recognized need for additional research to accelerate a fuller understanding of CTE. The NFL, both directly and in partnership with the NIH, Centers for Disease Control and other leading organizations, is committed to supporting a wide range of independent medical and scientific research that will both address CTE and promote the long-term health and safety of athletes at all levels. The NFL clubs have already committed a $30 million research grant to the NIH, and we look forward to making decisions soon with the NFL Players Association on the investment of $100 million for medical research that is committed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. We have work to do, and we're doing it."
The HQ looks at lines two and three for its real examination by the National Football League: "recognized the need for additional research..."
Translation: "Slow your roll, folks... we are..."
More when we know more...
Thursday, May 3, 2012
BREAKING: Coroner Rules Seau Death A Suicide
The North County Times newspaper is also saying that The San Diego Medical Examiner's office was awaiting a decision from Seau's family on whether independent researchers will study his brain for repetitive injuries following the completion of the autopsy.
Officials could not determine Seau's exact time of death, but did say his passing was from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest...
Seau's family and religious leaders were expected to hold an evening prayer vigil in front of his beachfront home in Oceanside, California.
If the family gave permission, look for the Boston University brain trauma center to get in on the case to determine if Seau's brain had indications of CTE.
Here's coverage from our friends at NBCSanDiego
Officials could not determine Seau's exact time of death, but did say his passing was from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest...
Seau's family and religious leaders were expected to hold an evening prayer vigil in front of his beachfront home in Oceanside, California.
If the family gave permission, look for the Boston University brain trauma center to get in on the case to determine if Seau's brain had indications of CTE.
Here's coverage from our friends at NBCSanDiego
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
BREAKING: Junior Seau Dead, Cops Suspect Suicide (UPDATE: No Suicide Note On Scene)
From TMZ and OSG sources in Los Angeles, former NFL linebacker Junior Seau was found dead at his home. Police are suspecting a suicide in the incident...
According to TMZ, a 9-1-1 call came in around 10AM local time this morning and the North County Times newspaper is saying that Seau's body was discovered by his housekeeper...
From TMZ:
We're told Seau sent text messages to his ex-wife and 3 kids yesterday saying, "Love you." We're told they all responded and didn't suspect anything was wrong. We're told he last saw his kids 3 weeks ago.
Sources close to Seau tell us family members didn't notice any signs of depression in recent weeks.
More when we know more...
1440 UPDATE: The North County Times is also now reporting that it was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest...
The HQ has a sinking feeling that this is the Dave Duerson situation all over again...
1515 UPDATE: The Spanos family released a statement:
“Everyone at the Chargers is in complete shock and disbelief right now. We ask everyone to stop what they’re doing and send their prayers to Junior and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with the Seau family."
1530 UPDATE: A press conference was held in Oceanside in front of the Seau home.
Seau's mom, Luisa, was first to address the media- obviously, overcome...
"I pray to god," she screamed. "Please, take me leave my son. But it's too late..."
Oceanside PD Police Chief Frank McCoy followed with the play-by-play that it was Seau's girlfriend was the one who called 9-1-1 and that the shooting is investigated as a suicide.
Here's early aerials from the scene in Oceanside...
((HT: NBCSanDiego))
According to TMZ, a 9-1-1 call came in around 10AM local time this morning and the North County Times newspaper is saying that Seau's body was discovered by his housekeeper...
From TMZ:
We're told Seau sent text messages to his ex-wife and 3 kids yesterday saying, "Love you." We're told they all responded and didn't suspect anything was wrong. We're told he last saw his kids 3 weeks ago.
Sources close to Seau tell us family members didn't notice any signs of depression in recent weeks.
More when we know more...
1440 UPDATE: The North County Times is also now reporting that it was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest...
The HQ has a sinking feeling that this is the Dave Duerson situation all over again...
1515 UPDATE: The Spanos family released a statement:
“Everyone at the Chargers is in complete shock and disbelief right now. We ask everyone to stop what they’re doing and send their prayers to Junior and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with the Seau family."
1530 UPDATE: A press conference was held in Oceanside in front of the Seau home.
Seau's mom, Luisa, was first to address the media- obviously, overcome...
"I pray to god," she screamed. "Please, take me leave my son. But it's too late..."
Oceanside PD Police Chief Frank McCoy followed with the play-by-play that it was Seau's girlfriend was the one who called 9-1-1 and that the shooting is investigated as a suicide.
Here's early aerials from the scene in Oceanside...
((HT: NBCSanDiego))
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