McMahon part of concussion suit vs. NFL (AP)
PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Seven former players have sued the NFL in Philadelphia
over concussion-related injuries, the first potential class-action lawsuit of
its kind.
The players accuse the league of failing to protect their health and of
trying to conceal any links between football and brain injuries.
The players include former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and two-time
Super Bowl champion Jim McMahon.
The suit accuses the NFL of negligence and intentional misconduct in its
response to the headaches, dizziness and dementia that former players have
reported.
The suit, filed Wednesday, seeks medical monitoring along with funds to pay
for the care of injured players.
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy says the league will vigorously contest the
claims.
Lawyer Larry Coben of Philadelphia says one client may lose his home because
of his health-related problems.
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