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Ex-NFL Players with Concussion Injuries to Begin Receiving Settlements

HeadlineDec 13, 2016

Back in the United States, the Supreme Court has denied a request to review the National Football League’s settlement with former players who say the league intentionally concealed the dangers of concussions. The court’s move means players with brain injuries due to concussions will begin receiving settlements of up to $5 million. A New York Times investigation earlier this year revealed the NFL hid more than 100 diagnosed concussions and then published studies based on flawed data. The investigation also exposed how the NFL shared lobbyists, lawyers and consultants with the tobacco industry.

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