Concussions Settlement Could Cost NFL $1 Billion

Former players of the U.S. National Football League (NFL) suffering from years of hard hits to the head could each receive up to $5 million, after a federal judge in Philadelphia gave final approval to a settlement between the NFL and about 5,000 retired players. The deal that covers 65 years and could cost the NFL $1 billion was deemed by the judge to be "fair, reasonable and adequate." A ruling on the lawsuit filed by the players was made last July after the NFL agreed to...

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