Ex-NFL QB Jim McMahon Among Seven Former Players Suing NFL Over Concussions

Discussion in 'NFL General Discussion' started by BigBlueBruiser, Aug 18, 2011.

  1. BigBlueBruiser

    BigBlueBruiser Guest

    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.

    Source: Associated Press
     
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    BigBlueBruiser, Aug 18, 2011
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  2. Chipper10

    Chipper10 Back 2 Back! Roll Tide Roll!

    ....... seriously?
     
    Chipper10, Aug 18, 2011
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  3. Agent Zero

    Agent Zero I rode the short bus

    What next? :facepalm:
     
    Agent Zero, Aug 18, 2011
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  4. TheDuke

    TheDuke Breast Man

    It's okay, he'll forget about it in a couple of days. Too soon?
     
    TheDuke, Aug 18, 2011
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  5. 86WARD

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    This is the funniest sentence of the story : "The players include former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion Jim McMahon."
     
    86WARD, Aug 18, 2011
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  6. 86WARD

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    Other Players:

    Joe Thomas, 26,
    Ray Easterling, 61,
    Wayne Radloff, 50,
    Gerry Feehery, 51,
    Mike Furrey, 34,
    Steve Kiner, 64,
     
    86WARD, Aug 18, 2011
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  7. BigBlueBruiser

    BigBlueBruiser Guest

    Because Philadelphia Eagles and Super Bowl Champion are in the same sentence.......
     
    BigBlueBruiser, Aug 18, 2011
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  8. 86WARD

    86WARD -

    ...and the fact that he was with the Eagles for what 2-3 seasons...not to mention the other 6 teams he was with...
     
    86WARD, Aug 18, 2011
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  9. BigBlueBruiser

    BigBlueBruiser Guest

    I think it's because the lawsuit is in Philadelphia......

    But yeah....that is stupid.
     
    BigBlueBruiser, Aug 18, 2011
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  10. 86WARD

    86WARD -

    Probably...but yeah...stupid.
     
    86WARD, Aug 18, 2011
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  11. RichLikeWh0a

    RichLikeWh0a Hermhater = Nemesis

    people desperate for money. they'll prob get it too is the worst part.
     
    RichLikeWh0a, Aug 18, 2011
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  12. Omen

    Omen Speeling Be Champions Staff Member

    Maybe im wrong but to me this is. Like smokers suing tobacco companies

    sent from my HTC EVO using tapatalk
     
    Omen, Aug 19, 2011
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