Concussions and Brain Safety
There is wide-ranging criticism regarding whether the NFL has been sufficiently proactive regarding issues of brain safety.
As of May 2012, the NFL faces about 70 lawsuits involving approximately 1,800 former players. For example, in April 2012, a group of former Dallas Cowboys including Hall of Fame players Randy White, Bob Lilly, and Rayfield Wright joined with other retired players in filing a lawsuit accusing the NFL of ignoring a link between concussions and permanent brain injury.
In August 2012, insurance company Travelers sued the league for forcing the company to defend the league from player claims against the league for brain injuries sustained by them. The case, known as Discover Property & Casualty Co. et al. vs. National Football League et al., New York State Supreme Court, New York County, No. 652933/2012, came a week after the league sued three dozen insurance companies for failing to help the league cover up the claims.
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