Federal judge allows NFL retirees' lawsuit against league's disability plan to proceed to trial.
NFL retirees' lawsuit alleging the league's disability plan violates its duty to players by denying valid injury claims can proceed to trial, a federal judge in Maryland has ruled. The lawsuit, filed last year, accuses officials who oversee the program of bad faith and flagrant violations of federal law. The suit can move forward against the board but not against Commissioner Roger Goodell or trustees individually. The judge's decision allows the case to continue, with lawyers for the 10 retired players calling it "a huge win" for those subject to "systemic injustice."
March 21, 2024
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