Judge Approves Uncapped NFL Concussion Settlement for Ex-Players

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They took the hits, they suffered the consequences and now they're one big step closer to getting compensated for their concussion-related claims.

A federal judge on Monday granted preliminary approval to a legal settlement between former NFL players and the league over the NFL's responsibility to compensate players for dementia, Lou Gehrig's disease, Alzheimer's and other medical conditions linked to repeated head trauma, the Associated Press reports.

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The approval by US District Judge Anita Brody removes any cap on the maximum total sum the NFL can be required to dole out to former players currently suffering from medical conditions. Read more...

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