The complaint alleges that the players suffered repeated head impacts and concussions during the years they played football, and consequently now face neurological disorders and other injuries, such as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (“CTE”). Mr. Boyd, the lead plaintiff in the case, is the only living player to be diagnosed with CTE.  He started the organization “Dignity After Football” to assist thousands of disabled and under-pensioned former players.

The comprehensive legal complaint details how the NFL has long been aware of the serious risks to football players from head impacts, but chose instead to minimize and downplay the scientific evidence acknowledging these risks. The plaintiffs contend that as a result of the NFL’s improper conduct, the league caused serious injuries to thousands of players. 

“As the NFL prepares for the Super Bowl, it has forgotten about the legacy of its former players, many of whom built the league and are now suffering from the devastating consequences of on-field head injuries,” said Richard Lewis, a partner at Hausfeld LLP involved in the case. “The NFL needs to step up, do the right thing, and compensate the injured retirees who made the game what it is today.”

Hausfeld LLP has an active sports and entertainment practice and represents retired football players, as well as former NCAA college athletes, suing over the use of their images and likenesses. The firm has also filed suit against the NFL Players Association on behalf of Carl Eller and other former players alleging that the union improperly negotiated away retirees’ benefits during the latest Collective Bargaining Agreement. The firm urges retired NFL players to visit its website (www.hausfeldllp.com) to learn more about their legal rights.

Other counsel in the case include Girardi & Keese, a nationally recognized law firm representing NFL players in similar personal injury litigation.

Hausfeld LLP is one of the leading litigation firms in the world with offices in Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA; Philadelphia, PA; and London, UK and affiliated offices around the globe. A copy of the Boyd v. NFL complaint will be available for download at: www.hausfeldllp.com.

The complaint alleges that the players suffered repeated head impacts and concussions during the years they played football, and consequently now face neurological disorders and other injuries, such as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (“CTE”). Mr. Boyd, the lead plaintiff in the case, is the only living player to be diagnosed with CTE.  He started the organization “Dignity After Football” to assist thousands of disabled and under-pensioned former players.

The comprehensive legal complaint details how the NFL has long been aware of the serious risks to football players from head impacts, but chose instead to minimize and downplay the scientific evidence acknowledging these risks. The plaintiffs contend that as a result of the NFL’s improper conduct, the league caused serious injuries to thousands of players. 

“As the NFL prepares for the Super Bowl, it has forgotten about the legacy of its former players, many of whom built the league and are now suffering from the devastating consequences of on-field head injuries,” said Richard Lewis, a partner at Hausfeld LLP involved in the case. “The NFL needs to step up, do the right thing, and compensate the injured retirees who made the game what it is today.”

Hausfeld LLP has an active sports and entertainment practice and represents retired football players, as well as former NCAA college athletes, suing over the use of their images and likenesses. The firm has also filed suit against the NFL Players Association on behalf of Carl Eller and other former players alleging that the union improperly negotiated away retirees’ benefits during the latest Collective Bargaining Agreement. The firm urges retired NFL players to visit its website (www.hausfeldllp.com) to learn more about their legal rights.

Other counsel in the case include Girardi & Keese, a nationally recognized law firm representing NFL players in similar personal injury litigation.

Hausfeld LLP is one of the leading litigation firms in the world with offices in Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA; Philadelphia, PA; and London, UK and affiliated offices around the globe. A copy of the Boyd v. NFL complaint will be available for download at: www.hausfeldllp.com.

If you have received a pain pump and have questions about a potential claim, please contact the Hausfeld LLP attorneys working on the matter, Richard S. Lewis or James J. Pizzirusso. 

On September 30, 2004, Merck announced that it was voluntarily withdrawing Vioxx from the market worldwide, due to increased risks of cardiovascular problems (including heart attacks and strokes) in users of the drug after these injuring were reported in a three-year clinical study of the drug.  

If you have taken Vioxx and have questions about a potential claim, please the Hausfeld LLP attorneys working on the matter, Richard S. Lewis or James J. Pizzirusso. 

If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer after you started taking HRT, please contact the Hausfeld LLP attorneys working on the matter, Richard S. Lewis or James J. Pizzirusso.