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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

Floyd Little, Reggie Swinton, Henry Bradley, Tanya Bradley, Stu Voigt, Linda Voigt, Frederick Dean, Vivian Dean, Anthony Liscio, Annette Liscio, Robert Meeks, Fernon Meeks, Ronald Egloff, Julee Egloff, Donald Rolle, Terry Hermeling, Gregg Schumacher, Donna Schumacher, Kenneth Geddes, Carole Geddes, Maurice Youmans, Betty Youmans, Lyle Blackwood, Michael Guman, Karen Guman, Kenneth Kortas, Judith Ann Kortas, Ralph Kurek, Connie Kurek, Alfred Anderson, Kimberly Anderson, Harold Hays, Lillian Hays, Samuel Horner III, Lynne Ford Horner, William Lueck, Mary Lueck, Timothy L. Smith, Bobby D. Boyd, Wanda Joyce Boyd, Kenneth Greene, Tina Greene, Bryan Millard, John E. Reeves, Jr., Wayne Harrison Walker, Sylvia Elise Walker, Sandy Durko, Teresa Nielson Durko, Robert Newton, Mickey Pruitt, Thomas J. Sherman, Ruth Ann Sherman, Scott Hutchinson, Sharyn Hutchinson, John M. Williams, Barbara Butts Williams, Daniel Hunter Jr., Bevelyn Hunter, Richard Camarillo, Mary Camarillo, Emery Moorhead, Rickey Hunley, Camille Moore Hunley, Robert Babich, Barbara Babich, Steve Baumgartner, Mary Baumgartner, John Fuqua, Sheree Fuqua, Vashone Adams, John Rowser, Constance Rowser, Gail Cogdill, Dian Lynn Cogdill, Selwyn Jones, Raquel Jones, Ronald Acks, Judith Acks, Charles Brown, Sarah Brown, Ronald Carpenter Jr., Tamara Carpenter, Randall Morris, Richard Cash, Joan Cash, Frank Nunley, Lynn Nunley, Cecil Martin Chase, Levar Fisher, Jacinta Fisher, Leonard Humphries, Jennifer Humphries, Bronzell Miller, Bill Swain, Jane Frederickson, Stephen Holden, Veronica Holden, John Hicks, Michael A. Butler, Darlene Butler, Christian Dieterich, Fred Marion, Annie Marion, Jerry Inman, Barbara Inman, Karl Powe, Melissa Powe, Mark Arneson, Kristine Arneson, Scott Bolzan, Joan Bolzan, Tom Sorensen, Joyce Sorensen, Brandon Winey, Woodrow Green Jr., David Pivec, Sharon Pivec, Jeffrey Smith, Christie Smith, Jerry Woods, Rhonda Woods,

Case No. ________________________ COMPLAINT JURY TRIAL DEMANDED

Glen Collins, Charlotte Collins, Thomas Hendricks, Godwin Turk, Joyce Turk, Robert Terry Miller, Lance Brown, Jill Brown, Otha Bradley, Willa Bradley, James Arnold, Anthony McGee, Novena McGee, Rick Fenney, Claudie Minor Jr., Vickie Ann Minor, Robert Gladieux, Ingeborg Gladieux, Samuel Havrilak, Terry Havrilak, Erric Pegram, Michelle Pegram, Robert Horn, Deborah Horn, Ralph Stockemer, Jessica Stockemer, Douglas R. Dilts, Anthony Thompson, Lori Thompson, L. Drew Buie, Pamela Buie, James Battle, Dorothy Battle, Robert Tucker, Janet Tucker, Bobby Ray Franklin, Joan Franklin, Rubin Carter, Karen Carter, Gerald Irons Sr., Myrna Irons, Dominec Boddie, James D. Jensen, Dawn Jensen, Johnny Lee Davis, David Roller, Marion Roller, William Griggs III, Christine Griggs, Leander Jordan, Kenneth Dickerson Sr., Marie Dickerson, John Kompara, Diane Kompara, Joseph Pagliei, Rita Pagliei, Curley Culp, Larry Bates, Joan Wakeley, Ira Watley, Charles Hennigan, Ernest Jones, Tony McGee, Jacqueline London, Alan Veingrad, Robert Coons, Holly Coons, Gary Knafelc, Emily Knafelc, Ronald Hallstrom, Conrad Goode, Ronald Hall, Jayne Hall, Jerry Rush, Liliane Rush, Terry Stoepel, Renita Stoepel, Richard Arndt, and Josephine Arndt, Plaintiffs, v. National Football League and NFL Properties, LLC, Defendants.

Plaintiffs, by and through their attorneys, for this Complaint against Defendants the National Football League and NFL Properties, LLC, named above hereby allege as follows: INTRODUCTION 1. In 2002, Dr. Bennet Omalu, a forensic pathologist and neuropathologist in

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, became the first doctor to identify a brain condition termed “Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy” or “CTE” in a retired football player. Dr. Omalu discovered the condition, marked by dark brown protein staining on the brain, when studying the brain of Mike Webster, a National Football League Hall of Famer who died at age 50 after years of severe depression and dementia that had reduced him to homelessness. 2. By 2007, Dr. Omalu had identified CTE in the brains of four deceased former

NFL players. He determined the brain damage he found in the players was the same condition found in punch-drunk boxers. 3. Also in 2007, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell admitted that the NFL had been

studying the effects of concussions on its players for “close to 14 years[.]” 4. At that time, the NFL unequivocally asserted there was “no evidence of

worsening injury or chronic cumulative effects” from multiple concussions and that “many NFL players can be safely allowed to return to play” on the same day of a concussion if they were without symptoms and cleared by a (team) physician. 5. The NFL’s position was completely contrary to the over 75 years of study and

knowledge within the scientific and medical community regarding the diagnosis and treatment of concussions. 6. Because the NFL’s position was that football-related concussions were not serious

injuries and should prevent players from returning to play, its common policy and practice for all

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players, for decades, was to minimize the injury and encourage players to return to play shortly after suffering a concussion. 7. In June 2010, in the face of mounting pressure, the NFL finally acknowledged the

truth. The NFL finally issued warnings to every team and player stating that concussions suffered while playing NFL football can lead to CTE and its related symptoms, including memory loss, dementia, and death. 8. 9. Plaintiffs are retired NFL football players. Plaintiffs’ head injuries, and the serious, ongoing health consequences resulting

from them, were directly caused and exacerbated by the negligence, fraud, and other misconduct of the Defendants. Until very recently, Defendants have actively sought to suppress and obscure the truth about the long-term effect of concussions suffered while practicing and playing football for the NFL. 10. Defendants’ efforts to obscure the truth about the cause, treatment, and

consequences of football-related concussions caused players who suffered concussions to be misdiagnosed, to not receive proper treatment, and to continue practicing and playing with these severe injuries. 11. As a result of Defendants’ misconduct described herein, the Plaintiff retired NFL-

football-players and their wives have suffered substantial injury, including economic loss, and interference with their ability to live a normal life. Defendants are liable for negligence, fraud, and loss of consortium.

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Floyd Little is a resident of Syracuse, New York. Mr. Little played in the NFL

from 1967-75 for the Denver Broncos. Mr. Little suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Little incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss, anxiety, headaches, sleeplessness, and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 13. Reggie Swinton is a resident of Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr. Swinton played in the

NFL in 1998, 2000, and from 2001-05 for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, and Arizona Cardinals. Mr. Swinton suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Swinton incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered memory loss, severe headaches, and depression as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 14. Henry Bradley is a resident of Temecula, California. Mr. Bradley played in the

NFL from 1978-83 for the San Diego Chargers and Cleveland Browns. Mr. Bradley suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Bradley incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from headaches and numbness as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Bradley’s wife, Tanya Bradley, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Henry Bradley’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support.

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15.

Stu Voigt is a resident of Apple Valley, Minnesota. Mr. Voigt played in the NFL

from 1970-80 for the Minnesota Vikings. Mr. Voigt suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Voigt incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Voigt’s wife, Linda Voigt, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Stu Voigt’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 16. Frederick Dean is a resident of Washington D.C. Mr. Dean played in the NFL

from 1977-83 for the Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins. Mr. Dean suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Dean incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss and headaches as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Dean’s wife, Vivian Dean, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Frederick Dean’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 17. Anthony Liscio is a resident of Dallas, TX. Mr. Liscio played in the NFL from

1963-71 for the Dallas Cowboys. Mr. Liscio suffered head traumas and a concussion during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Liscio incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Liscio’s wife, Annette Liscio, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Anthony Liscio’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support.

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Robert Meeks is a resident of Thornton, CO. Mr. Meeks played in the NFL from

1992-94 for the Denver Broncos. Mr. Meeks suffered multiple head traumas and concussions during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Meeks incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from severe headaches and sleeplessness as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Meeks’s wife, Fernon Meeks, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Robert Meeks’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 19. Ronald Egloff is a resident of Denver, Colorado. Mr. Egloff played in the NFL

from 1977-83 for the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. Mr. Egloff suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Egloff incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from dizziness, ringing in the ears, headaches, and memory loss as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Egloff’s wife, Julee Egloff, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Robert Egloff’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 20. Donald Rolle is a resident of Pembroke Pines, Florida. Mr. Rolle played in the

NFL from 1986-93 for the Buffalo Bills and Phoenix Cardinals. Mr. Rolle suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Rolle incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from depression, difficulty concentrating, and neck pain as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player.

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21.

Terry Hermeling is a resident of Portland, Oregon. Mr. Hermeling played in the

NFL from 1970-80 for the Washington Redskins. Mr. Hermeling suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Hermeling incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss, headaches, and other neurological symptoms as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 22. Gregg Schumacher is a resident of Palm Coast, Florida. Mr. Schumacher played

in the NFL from 1966-70 for the Los Angeles Rams. Mr. Schumacher suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Schumacher incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Schumacher’s wife, Donna Schumacher, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Gregg Schumacher’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 23. Kenneth Geddes is a resident of Redmond, Washington. Mr. Geddes played in

the NFL from 1971-78 for the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks. Mr. Geddes suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Geddes incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss, headaches, ringing in the ears, and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Geddes’ wife, Carole Geddes, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Kenneth Geddes’ impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support.

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24.

Maurice Youmans is a resident of St. Petersburg, Florida. Mr. Youmans played

in the NFL from 1960-65 for the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys. Mr. Youmans suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Youmans incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from diagnosed dementia and memory loss as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Youmans’s wife, Betty Youmans, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Maurice Youmans’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 25. Lyle Blackwood is a resident of Dallas, Texas. Mr. Blackwoood played in the

NFL from 1973-86 for the Cincinnati Bengals, Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Colts, and Miami Dolphins. Mr. Blackwood suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Blackwood incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from depression, sleeplessness, ringing in the ears, and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 26. Michael Guman is a resident of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mr. Guman played in

the NFL from 1980-89 for the Los Angeles Rams. Mr. Guman suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Guman incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss and difficulty sleeping as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Guman’s wife, Karen Guman, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Michael Guman’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support.

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Kenneth Kortas is a resident of Simpsonville, Kentucky. Mr. Kortas played in the

NFL from 1964-69 for the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Chicago Bears. Mr. Kortas suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Kortas incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Kortas’s wife, Judith Ann Kortas, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Kenneth Kortas’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 28. Ralph Kurek is a resident of Royalton, Vermont. Mr. Kurek played in the NFL

from 1965-70 for the Chicago Bears. Mr. Kurek suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Kurek incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Kurek’s wife, Connie Kurek, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Ralph Kurek’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 29. Alfred Anderson is a resident of Mansfield, Texas. Mr. Anderson played in the

NFL from 1984-92 for the Minnesota Vikings. Mr. Anderson suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Anderson incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss, headaches, difficulty concentrating, sleeplessness, and numbness and tingling as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Anderson’s wife, Kimberly Anderson, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Alfred Anderson’s impairments, his wife has

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been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 30. Harold Hays is a resident of Granbury, Texas. Mr. Hays played in the NFL from

1963-69 for the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers. Mr. Hays suffered multiple head traumas, including at least one diagnosed concussion, during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Hays incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss and temper issues as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Hays’ wife, Lillian Hays, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Harold Hays’ impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 31. Samuel Horner III is a resident of Dawsonville, Georgia. Mr. Horner played in

the NFL from 1960-62 for the Washington Redskins and New York Giants. Mr. Horner suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Horner incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss, cognitive impairment, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Horner’s wife, Lynne Ford Horner, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Samuel Horner III’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 32. William Lueck is a resident of Litchfield Park, Arizona. Mr. Lueck played in the

NFL from 1968-75 for the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles. Mr. Lueck suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Lueck incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from

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memory loss and ringing in the ears as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Lueck’s wife, Mary Lueck, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of William Lueck’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 33. Timothy L. Smith is a resident of Aurora, Colorado. Mr. Smith played in the

NFL from 1986-90 for the Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys. Mr. Smith suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Smith incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss, headaches, difficulty with concentration, excessive fatigue, ringing in the ears, and depression as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 34. Bobby D. Boyd is a resident of Garland, Texas. Mr. Boyd played in the NFL

from 1960-68 for the Baltimore Colts. Mr. Boyd suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Boyd incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss, sleeplessness, anxiety, confusion, numbness and tingling in the hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Boyd’s wife, Wanda Joyce Boyd, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Bobby D. Boyd’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 35. Kenneth Greene is a resident of Tampa, Florida. Mr. Greene played in the NFL

from 1978-84 for the St Louis Cardinals and San Diego Chargers. Mr. Greene suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Greene incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Greene’s wife,

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Tina Greene, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Kenneth Greene’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 36. Bryan Millard is a resident of Austin Texas. Mr. Millard played in the NFL from

1984-92 for the Seattle Seahawks. Mr. Millard suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Millard incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short term memory loss and sleeplessness as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 37. John E. Reeves, Jr. is a resident of Bradenton, Florida. Mr. Reeves played in the

NFL from 1999-2001 for the San Diego Chargers and Carolina Panthers. Mr. Reeves suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Reeves incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short term memory loss and headaches as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 38. Wayne Harrison Walker is a resident of Boise, Idaho. Mr. Walker played in the

NFL from 1958-72 for the Detroit Lions. Mr. Walker suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Walker incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Walker’s wife, Sylvia Elise Walker, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Wayne Harrison Walker’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support.

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Sandy Durko is a resident of Palos Verdes Estates, California. Mr. Durko played

in the NFL from 1970-74 for the Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots. Mr. Durko suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Durko incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, anxiety and depression as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Durko’s wife, Teresa Nielson Durko, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Sandy Durko’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 40. Robert Newton is a resident of Palm Desert, California. Mr. Newton played in

the NFL from 1971-81 for the Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks. Mr. Newton suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Newton incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, sleeplessness, anxiety, and depression as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 41. Mickey Pruitt is a resident of Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Pruitt played in the NFL from

1988-94 for the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, and Philadelphia Eagles. Mr. Pruitt suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Pruitt incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from headaches and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 42. Thomas J. Sherman is a resident of Charlottesville, Virginia. Mr. Sherman played

in the NFL from 1968-69 for the Boston Patriots and Buffalo Bills. Mr. Sherman suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed

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and treated. Mr. Sherman incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss and sleeplessness as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Sherman’s wife, Ruth Ann Sherman, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Thomas J. Sherman’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 43. Scott Hutchinson is a resident of Winter Springs, Florida. Mr. Hutchinson played

in the NFL from 1978-81, and in 1983, for the Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mr. Hutchinson suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Hutchinson incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, sleeplessness, and depression as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Hutchinson’s wife, Sharyn Hutchinson, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Scott Hutchinson’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 44. John M. Williams is a resident of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mr. Williams played

in the NFL from 1968-79 for the Baltimore Colts and Los Angeles Rams. Mr. Williams suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Williams incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from sleeplessness as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Williams’ wife, Barbara Butts Williams, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of John M. Williams’ impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support.

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45.

Daniel Hunter, Jr. is a resident of Farmerville, Louisiana. Mr. Hunter played in

the NFL from 1985-88 for the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers. Mr. Hunter suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Hunter incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, headaches, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Hunter’s wife, Bevelyn Hunter, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Daniel Hunter, Jr.’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 46. Richard Camarillo is a resident of Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Camarillo played in the

NFL from 1981-96 for the New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Phoenix Cardinals, Houston Oilers, and Oakland Raiders. Mr. Camarillo suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Camarillo incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from sleeplessness and headaches as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Camarillo’s wife, Mary Camarillo, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Richard Camarillo’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 47. Emery Moorehead is a resident of Northbrook, Illinois. Mr. Moorehead played in

the NFL from 1977-88 for the New York Giants, Denver Broncos, and Chicago Bears. Mr. Moorehead suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Moorehead incurred an increased risk of latent brain

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disease and has suffered from memory loss numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 48. Rickey Hunley is a resident of Los Angeles, California. Mr. Hunley played in the

NFL from 1984-90 for the Denver Broncos, Phoenix Cardinals, Los Angeles Raiders, and Indianapolis Colts. Mr. Hunley suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Hunley incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, headaches, ringing in the ears, anxiety, dizziness, sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Hunley’s wife, Camille Moore Hunley, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Rickey Hunley’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 49. Robert Babich is a resident of San Diego, California. Mr. Babich played in the

NFL from 1969-78 for the San Diego Chargers and Cleveland Browns. Mr. Babich suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Babich incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, anxiety, sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Babich’s wife, Barbara Babich, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Robert Babich’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 50. Steve Baumgartner is a resident of Mandeville, Louisiana. Mr. Baumgartner

played in the NFL from 1973-80 for the New Orleans Saints and Houston Oilers. Mr.

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Baumgartner suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Baumgartner incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from sleeplessness, anxiety and depression as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Baumgartner’s wife, Mary Baumgartner, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Steve Baumgartner’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 51. John Fuqua is a resident of Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Fuqua played in the NFL from

1969-77 for the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers. Mr. Fuqua suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Fuqua incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from shortterm memory loss, depression, anxiety, sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Fuqua’s wife, Sheree Fuqua, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of John Fuqua’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 52. Vashone Adams is a resident of Aurora, Colorado. Mr. Adams played in the NFL

from 1995-99 for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, and Dallas Cowboys. Mr. Adams suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Adams incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, depression, anxiety, sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player.

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John Rowser is a resident of Southfield, Michigan. Mr. Rowser played in the

NFL from 1967-76 for the Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Denver Broncos. Mr. Rowser suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Rowser incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss and headaches as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Rowser’s wife, Constance Rowser, also brings a claim for loss of

consortium. As a result of John Rowser’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 54. Gail Cogdill is a resident of Boise, Idaho. Mr. Cogdill played in the NFL from

1960-70 for the Detroit Lions, Baltimore Colts, and Atlanta Falcons. Mr. Cogdill suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Cogdill incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, headaches, depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment, anger issues, sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Cogdill’s wife, Dian Lynn Cogdill, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Gail Cogdill’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 55. Selwyn Jones is a resident of Frisco, Texas. Mr. Jones played in the NFL from

1992-98 for the Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, and Denver Broncos. Mr. Jones suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Jones incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, headaches, depression, anxiety, sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player.

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Mr. Jones’ wife, Raquel Jones, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Selwyn Jones’ impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 56. Ronald Acks is a resident of Cornelius, North Carolina. Mr. Acks played in the

NFL from 1967-76 for the Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, New England Patriots, and Green Bay Packers. Mr. Acks suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Acks incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Acks’ wife, Judith Acks, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Ronald Acks’ impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 57. Charles Brown is a resident of Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Brown played in the NFL

from 1966-68 for the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills. Mr. Brown suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Brown incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Brown’s wife, Sarah Brown, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Charles Brown’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 58. Ronald Carpenter, Jr. is a resident of West Chester, Ohio. Mr. Carpenter played

in the NFL from 1993-96, and from 1998-2000 for the Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, and St. Louis Rams. Mr. Carpenter suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Carpenter

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incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Carpenter’s wife, Tamara Carpenter, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Ronald Carpenter, Jr.’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 59. Randall Morris is a resident of Seattle, Washington. Mr. Morris played in the

NFL from 1984-89 for the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions. Mr. Morris suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Morris incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, headaches, depression, anxiety, sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 60. Richard Cash is a resident of Plymouth, Massachusetts. Mr. Cash played in the

NFL from 1969-73 for the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots. Mr. Cash suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Cash incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss, headaches, sleeplessness, and ringing in the ears as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Cash’s wife, Joan Cash, also brings a claim for loss of

consortium. As a result of Richard Cash’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 61. Frank Nunley is a resident of San Jose, California. Mr. Nunley played in the NFL

from 1967-76 for the San Francisco 49ers. Mr. Nunley suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Nunley incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss

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and sleeplessness as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Nunley’s wife, Lynn Nunley, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Frank Nunley’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 62. Cecil Martin Chase is a resident of Humble, Texas. Mr. Chase played in the NFL

from 1998-2005 for the Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, Washington Redskins, New York Giants, and Jacksonville Jaguars. Mr. Chase suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Chase incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss and headaches as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 63. Levar Fisher is a resident of Park Forest, Illinois. Mr. Fisher played in the NFL

from 2002-06 for the Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints. Mr. Fisher suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Fisher incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from shortterm memory loss, headaches, depression, anxiety, sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Fisher’s wife, Jacinta Fisher, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Levar Fisher’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 64. Leonard Humphries is a resident of Rowlett, Texas. Mr. Humpries played in the

NFL from 1992-95 for the Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mr. Humphries suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Humphries incurred an increased risk of latent brain

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disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, headaches, sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Humphries’ wife, Jennifer Humphries, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Leonard Humphries’ impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 65. Bronzell Miller is a resident of West Allis, Wisconsin. Mr. Miller played in the

NFL in 1995 and 1999 for the St. Louis Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars, and San Diego Chargers. Mr. Miller suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Miller incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, headaches, depression, anxiety, sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 66. Bill Swain is a resident of Tequesta, Florida. Mr. Swain played in the NFL from

1962-70 for the Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and Detroit Lions. Mr. Swain suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Swain incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss and sleeplessness as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Swain’s wife, Jane Frederickson, also brings a claim for loss of

consortium. As a result of Bill Swain’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 67. Stephen Holden is a resident of Mesa, Arizona. Mr. Holden played in the NFL

from 1973-78 for the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals. Mr. Holden suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Holden incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short

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and long term memory loss, headaches, confusion, blurred vision, depression, and sleeplessness as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Holden’s wife, Veronica Holden, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Stephen Holden’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 68. John Hicks is a resident of Dublin, Ohio. Mr. Hicks played in the NFL from

1974-79 for the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers. Mr. Hicks suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Hicks incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from headaches and sleeplessness as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 69. Michael A. Butler is a resident of Tampa, Florida. Mr. Butler played in the NFL

from 1977-82 and in 1985 for the Green Bay Packers. Mr. Butler suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Butler incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss and difficulty concentrating as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Butler’s wife, Darlene Butler, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Michael A. Butler’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 70. Christian Dieterich is a resident of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Mr. Dieterich

played in the NFL from 1980-86 for the Detroit Lions. Mr. Dieterich suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Dieterich incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from

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memory loss, headaches, sleeplessness, and depression as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 71. Fred Marion is a resident of Orlando, Florida. Mr. Marion played in the NFL

from 1982-91 for the New England Patriots. Mr. Marion suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Marion incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, headaches, and sleeplessness as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Marion’s wife, Annie Marion, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Fred Marion’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 72. Jerry Inman is a resident of Battleground, Washington. Mr. Inman played in the

NFL from 1966-73 for the Denver Broncos. Mr. Inman suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Inman incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, headaches, depression, anxiety, sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Inman’s wife, Barbara Inman, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Jerry Inman’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 73. Karl Powe is a resident of Bessemer, Alabama. Mr. Powe played in the NFL

from 1985-88 for the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers. Mr. Powe suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Powe incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-

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term memory loss, depression, anxiety, headaches, sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Powe’s wife, Melissa Powe, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Karl Powe’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 74. Mark Arneson is a resident of Chesterfield, Missouri. Mr. Arneson played in the

NFL from 1972-80 for the St. Louis Cardinals. Mr. Arneson suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Arneson incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, headaches, and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Arneson’s wife, Kristine Arneson, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Mark Arneson’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 75. Scott Bolzan is a resident of Gilbert, Arizona. Mr. Bolzan played in the NFL

from 1984-86 for the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns. Mr. Bolzan suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Bolzan incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from headaches, sleeplessness, depression, and anxiety as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Bolzan’s wife, Joan Bolzan, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Scott Bolzan’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 76. Tom Sorensen is a resident of Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Sorensen played in the

NFL from 1968-70 for the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Mr.

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Sorensen suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Sorensen incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, anxiety, sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr.

Sorensen’s wife, Joyce Sorensen, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Tom Sorenson’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 77. Brandon Winey is a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mr. Winey played in

the NFL from 2001-04 for the Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins, and New York Giants. Mr. Winey suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Winey incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, headaches, depression, anxiety, sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 78. Woodrow Green, Jr. is a resident of Portland, Oregon. Mr. Green played in the

NFL from 1974-77 for the Kansas City Chiefs. Mr. Green suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Green incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss and sleeplessness as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 79. David Pivec is a resident of Timonium, Maryland. Mr. Pivec played in the NFL

from 1966-69 for the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos. Mr. Pivec suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Pivec incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered memory

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loss as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Pivec’s wife, Sharon Pivec, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of David Pivec’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 80. Jeffrey Smith is a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee. Mr. Smith played in the NFL

from 1996-2002 for the Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Mr. Smith suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Smith incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss, depression and anger issues and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Smith’s wife, Christie Smith, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Jeffrey Smith’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 81. Jerry Woods is a resident of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Mr. Woods played in the

NFL from 1989-90 for the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. Mr. Woods suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Woods incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, headaches, and sleeplessness as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Woods’ wife, Rhonda Woods, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Jerry Woods’ impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 82. Glen Collins is a resident of Jackson, Mississippi. Mr. Collins played in the NFL

from 1982-88 for the Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers, and Indianapolis Colts. Mr.

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Collins suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Collins incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from headaches, depression, and anxiety as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Collins’ wife, Charlotte Collins, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Glen Collins’ impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 83. Thomas Hendricks is a resident of Houston, Texas. Mr. Hendricks played in the

NFL from 2000-04 for the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars. Mr. Hendricks suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Hendricks incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss and depression as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 84. Godwin Turk is a resident of Kirbyville, Texas. Mr. Turk played in the NFL from

1974-78 for the New York Jets and Denver Broncos. Mr. Turk suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Turk incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss and headaches as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Turk’s wife, Joyce Turk, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Godwin Turk’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 85. Robert Terry Miller is a resident of Lexington, Kentucky. Mr. Miller played in

the NFL from 1969-75 for the Detroit Lions and St. Louis Cardinals. Mr. Miller suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed

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and treated. Mr. Miller incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss and headaches as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 86. Lance Brown is a resident of Chandler, Arizona. Mr. Brown played in the NFL

from 1995-96, 1998-99 and in 2000 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, and Buffalo Bills. Mr. Brown suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Brown incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss, dizziness, headaches, sleeplessness, anxiety and depression as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Brown’s wife, Jill Brown, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Lance Brown’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 87. Otha Bradley is a resident of Compton, California. Mr. Bradley played in the

NFL in 1975 and from 1977-78 for the San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and San Francisco 49ers. Mr. Bradley suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Bradley incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from headaches as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Bradley’s wife, Willa Bradley, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Otha Bradley’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 88. James Arnold is a resident of Franklin, Tennessee. Mr. Arnold played in the NFL

from 1983-94 for the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, and Miami Dolphins. Mr. Arnold suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Arnold incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has

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suffered from short-term memory loss, sleeplessness, depression, anxiety, and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 89. Anthony McGee is a resident of Fayettesville, Georgia. Mr. McGee played in the

NFL from 1971-84 for the Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, and Washington Redskins. Mr. McGee suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. McGee incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, sleeplessness, anxiety, and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. McGee’s wife, Novena McGee, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Anthony McGee’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 90. Rick Fenney is a resident of Belfair, Washington. Mr. Fenney played in the NFL

from 1987-92 for the Minnesota Vikings. Mr. Fenney suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Fenney incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, depression, anxiety, and sleeplessness as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 91. Claudie Minor, Jr. is a resident of Denver, Colorado. Mr. Minor played in the

NFL from 1974-82 for the Denver Broncos. Mr. Minor suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Minor incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, headaches, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Minor’s wife, Vickie Ann Minor, also

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brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Claudie Minor, Jr.’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 92. Robert Gladieux is a resident of South Bend, Indiana. Mr. Gladieux played in the

NFL from 1969-73 for the Boston/New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, and Kansas City Chiefs. Mr. Gladieux suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Gladieux incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, ringing in the ears, sleeplessness, depression, and anxiety as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Gladieux’s wife, Ingeborg Gladieux, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Robert Gladieux’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 93. Samuel Havrilak is a resident of Phoenix, Maryland. Mr. Havrilak played in the

NFL from 1969-73 for the Baltimore Colts and New Orleans Saints. Mr. Havrilak suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Havrilak incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered short-term memory loss as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Havrilak’s wife, Terry Havrilak, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Samuel Havrilak’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 94. Erric Pegram is a resident of McKinney, Texas. Mr. Pegram played in the NFL

from 1991-97 for the Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, and New York Giants. Mr. Pegram suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career

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that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Pegram incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, headaches, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Pegram’s wife, Michelle Pegram, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Erric Pegram’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 95. Robert Horn is a resident of Carlsbad, California. Mr. Horn played in the NFL

from 1976-83 for the San Diego Chargers and San Francisco 49ers. Mr. Horn suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Horn incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from shortterm memory loss and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Horn’s wife, Deborah Horn, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Robert Horn’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 96. Ralph Stockemer is a resident of Plano, Texas. Mr. Stockemer played in the NFL

from 1986-87 for the San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs. Mr. Stockemer suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Stockemer incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Stockemer’s wife, Jessica Stockemer, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Ralph Stockemer’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support.

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97.

Douglas R. Dilts is a resident of Louisville, Colorado. Mr. Dilts played in the

NFL from 1977-79 for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Colts. Mr. Dilts suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Dilts incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered memory loss, difficulty concentrating, sleeplessness, anxiety, and ringing in the ears as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 98. Anthony Thompson is a resident of Bloomington, Indiana. Mr. Thompson played

in the NFL from 1990-94 for the Phoenix Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams. Mr. Thompson suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Thompson incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from sleeplessness, depression, and anxiety as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Thompson’s wife, Lori Thompson, also brings a claim for loss of

consortium. As a result of Anthony Thompson’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 99. L. Drew Buie is a resident of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Mr. Buie played in

the NFL from 1969-73 for the Oakland Raiders, Cincinnati Bengals, and New Orleans Saints. Mr. Buie suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Buie incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss and speech difficulty as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Buie’s wife, Pamela Buie, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of L. Drew Buie’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support.

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100.

James Battle is a resident of St. Albert, Alberta, Canada. Mr. Battle played in the

NFL from 1962-66 for the Minnesota Vikings and St. Louis Cardinals. Mr. Battle suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Battle incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, sleeplessness, and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Battle’s wife, Dorothy Battle, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of James Battle’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 101. Robert Tucker is a resident of Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Mr. Tucker played in the

NFL from 1970-80 for the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings. Mr. Tucker suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Tucker incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss, sleeplessness, and numbness and tingling in the fingers as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Tucker’s wife, Janet Tucker, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Robert Tucker’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 102. Bobby Ray Franklin is a resident of Senatobia, Mississippi. Mr. Franklin played

in the NFL from 1960-66 for the Cleveland Browns. Mr. Franklin suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Franklin incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Franklin’s wife, Joan Franklin, also brings a claim for

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loss of consortium. As a result of Bobby Ray Franklin’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 103. Rubin Carter is a resident of Tallahassee, Florida. Mr. Carter played in the NFL

from 1975-86 for the Denver Broncos. Mr. Carter suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Carter incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, headaches, sleeplessness, depression, anxiety, and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Carter’s wife, Karen Carter, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Rubin Carter’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 104. Gerald Irons, Sr. is a resident of Spring, Texas. Mr. Irons played in the NFL from

1970-80 for the Oakland Raiders and Cleveland Browns. Mr. Irons suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Irons incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Irons’ wife, Myrna Irons, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Gerald Irons, Sr.’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 105. Dominec Boddie is a resident of Port Orchard, Washington. Mr. Boddie played in

the NFL from 1986-87 for the Denver Broncos. Mr. Boddie suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Boddie

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incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 106. James D. Jensen is a resident of Frazee, Minnesota. Mr. Jensen played in the

NFL from 1976-82 for the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, and Green Bay Packers. Mr. Jensen suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Jensen incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from headaches and sleeplessness as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Jensen’s wife, Dawn Jensen, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of James D. Jensen’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 107. Johnny Lee Davis is a resident of Cliffside Park, New Jersey. Mr. Davis played

in the NFL from 1978-87 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers, and Cleveland Browns. Mr. Davis suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Davis incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from dementia and memory loss in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 108. David Roller is a resident of Suwannee, Georgia. Mr. Roller played in the NFL in

1971 and from 1975-80 for the New York Giants, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings. Mr. Roller suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Roller incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss, headaches, sleeplessness, depression, anxiety, and numbness and tingling in the extremities as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Roller’s wife, Marion Roller, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of David

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Roller’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 109. William Griggs III is a resident of Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Griggs played in the

NFL from 1984-89 for the New York Jets. Mr. Griggs suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Griggs incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from blurred vision, sensitivity to light and noise, and headaches as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Griggs’ wife, Christine Griggs, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of William Griggs III’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 110. Leander Jordan is a resident of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Mr. Jordan played in the

NFL from 2000-08 for the Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Diego Chargers, and Atlanta Falcons. Mr. Jordan suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Jordan incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss and headaches as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 111. Kenneth Dickerson, Sr. is a resident of Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Mr.

Dickerson played in the NFL in 1974 for the Miami Dolphins. Mr. Dickerson suffered at least one concussion and/or head trauma during his NFL career that was improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Dickerson incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from severe headaches as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Dickerson’s wife, Marie Dickerson, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Kenneth

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Dickerson, Sr.’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 112. John Kompara is a resident of Clermont, Florida. Mr. Kompara played in the

NFL from 1959-61 for the New York Giants, Baltimore Colts, Los Angeles Chargers, and Boston Patriots. Mr. Kompara suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Kompara incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from headaches, anxiety, ringing in the ears, and numbness and tingling in the hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Kompara’s wife, Diane Kompara, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of John Kompara’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 113. Joseph Pagliei is a resident of Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Mr. Pagliei played in

the NFL from 1956-60 for the Green Bay packers, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Titans. Mr. Pagliei suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Pagliei incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Pagliei’s wife, Rita Pagliei, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Joseph Pagliei’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 114. Curley Culp is a resident of Pflugerville, Texas. Mr. Culp played in the NFL

from 1969-82 for the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Oilers, and Detroit Lions. Mr. Culp suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Culp incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease

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and has suffered from sleeplessness and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 115. Larry Bates is a resident of San Jose, California. Mr. Bates played in the NFL

from 1976-77 and in 1979 for the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. Mr. Bates suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Bates incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, headaches, and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Bates’ wife, Joan Wakeley, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Larry Bates’ impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 116. Ira Watley is a resident of Tulare, California. Mr. Watley played in the NFL from

1975-76 and from 1978-79 for the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams. Mr. Watley suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Watley incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss, headaches, blurred vision, sleeplessness, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 117. Charles Hennigan is a resident of Shreveport, Louisiana. Mr. Hennigan played in

the NFL from 1960-66 for the Houston Oilers. Mr. Hennigan suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Hennigan incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss and difficulty concentrating as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 118. Ernest Jones is a resident of Miami, Florida. Mr. Jones played in the NFL from

1976-79 for the Seattle Seahawks and New York Giants. Mr. Jones suffered multiple

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concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Jones incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered memory loss and headaches as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 119. Tony McGee is a resident of Windermere, Florida. Mr. McGee played in the

NFL from 1993-2002 for the Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, and New York Giants. Mr. McGee suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. McGee incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss, headaches, and sleeplessness as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. McGee’s wife, Jacqueline London, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Tony McGee’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 120. Alan Veingrad is a resident of Boca Raton, Florida. Mr. Veingrad played in the

NFL from 1985-92 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Oilers, Green Bay Packers, and Dallas Cowboys. Mr. Veingrad suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Veingrad incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss, headaches, depression, and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 121. Robert Coons is a resident of Anaheim, California. Mr. Coons played in the NFL

from 1993-97 for the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills. Mr. Coons suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Coons incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from memory loss as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Coons’ wife, Holly Coons, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Robert Coons’

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impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 122. Gary Knafelc is a resident of Clermont, Florida. Mr. Knafelc played in the NFL

from 1958-72 for the Detroit Lions. Mr. Knafelc suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Knafelc

incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Knafelc’s wife, Emily Knafelc, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Gary Knafelc’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 123. Ronald Hallstrom is a resident of Woodruff, Wisconsin. Mr. Hallstrom played in

the NFL from 1982-93 for the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles. Mr. Hallstrom suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Hallstrom incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, headaches, sleeplessness, and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. As a result of Ronald Hallstrom’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 124. Conrad Goode is a resident of Woodland Hills, California. Mr. Goode played in

the NFL from 1984-88 for the New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Chicago Bears. Mr. Goode suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Goode incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, difficulty concentrating, headaches, depression,

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anxiety, anger issues, sleeplessness, and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. 125. Ronald Hall is a resident of Kearney, Missouri. Mr. Hall played in the NFL from

1959-67 for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Boston Patriots. Mr. Hall suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Hall incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Hall’s wife, Jayne Hall, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Ronald Hall’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 126. Jerry Rush is a resident of Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Rush played in the NFL from

1965-72 for the Detroit Lions. Mr. Rush suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Rush incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, dizziness, headaches, depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, and numbness and tingling in his hands as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Rush’s wife, Liliane Rush, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Jerry Rush’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 127. Terry Stoepel is a resident of Southlake, Texas. Mr. Stoepel played in the NFL

from 1967-70 for the Chicago Bears and Houston Oilers. Mr. Stoepel suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Stoepel incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered from short-term memory loss, headaches, depression, anxiety, and sleeplessness as a result of the head

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injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Stoepel’s wife, Renita Stoepel, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Terry Stoepel’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 128. Richard Arndt is a resident of Kingwood, Texas. Mr. Arndt played in the NFL

from 1967-70 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mr. Arndt suffered multiple concussions and/or head traumas during his NFL career that were improperly diagnosed and treated. Mr. Arndt incurred an increased risk of latent brain disease and has suffered short-term memory loss, headaches, and double vision as a result of the head injuries he suffered as an NFL player. Mr. Arndt’s wife, Josephine Arndt, also brings a claim for loss of consortium. As a result of Richard Arndt’s impairments, his wife has been deprived of marital services including, but not limited to, loss of companionship, affection, and support. 129. Defendant National Football League (“NFL”) is an unincorporated association

with its headquarters and principal place of business located at 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York. The National Football League is engaged in interstate commerce in the business of, among other things, operating the sole major professional football league in the United States. The National Football League is not, and has not, been the employer of the Plaintiffs, who were employed during their respective careers in professional football by the independent clubs indicated above. The United States Supreme Court held in American Needle, Inc. v. NFL, 130 S. Ct. 2201, 2212-13 (2010) that each team that is a member of the National Football League is a legally distinct and separate entity from both other teams and the League itself: The NFL teams do not possess either the unitary decision making quality or the single aggregation of economic power characteristic of independent action. Each of the teams is a substantial, independently owned, and independently managed business. “[T]heir general corporate actions are guided or determined” by “separate corporate consciousnesses,” and “[t]heir objectives are” not “common.” ... The teams compete with one another, not only on the playing field, but to

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attract fans, for gate receipts and for contracts with managerial and playing personnel. 130. Defendant NFL Properties, LLC, as the successor-in-interest to National Football

League Properties Inc. (“NFL Properties”), is a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware with its headquarters in the State of New York. NFL Properties is engaged in, among other activities, approving, licensing and promoting equipment used by all the National Football League teams. NFL Properties regularly conducts business in Pennsylvania. 131. Defendants National Football League and NFL Properties shall be referred to

collectively herein as the “NFL Defendants” or “Defendants.” 132. The NFL caused or contributed to the injuries and increased risks alleged herein

through its acts and omissions in failing to disclose the true risks of repeated traumatic brain and head impacts in NFL football, and failing to take appropriate steps to prevent and mitigate repeated traumatic brain and head impacts in the NFL and the latent neurodegenerative disorders and diseases caused by these impacts. 133. Third parties that conspired with the NFL in the tortious conduct alleged herein

include but are not limited to the member NFL clubs; and Riddell Inc., d.b.a. Riddell Sports Group, Inc.; All American Sports Corp. d.b.a. Riddell/All American, Riddell Sports Group, Inc., Easton-Bell Sports, Inc., and Easton-Bell Sports LLC, EB Sports Corp. JURISDICTION AND VENUE 134. Jurisdiction is based on 28 U.S.C. § 1332(d)(11). At least one Plaintiff is diverse

from one defendant. The amount in controversy exceeds $75,000.00, exclusive of interest and costs, for each Plaintiff. And the amount in controversy for all Plaintiffs in this mass action exceeds $5,000,000.00, exclusive of interest and costs. Plaintiffs seek a joint trial with Plaintiffs

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in Adams, et al. v. National Football League and NFL Properties, LLC, No. 12-cv-00683 (E.D. Pa.) and Boyd, et al. v. National Football League and NFL Properties, LLC, No. 12-cv-00092 (E.D. Pa.), now pending before this Court. Because Plaintiffs’ claims alleged herein have questions of law or fact in common with Plaintiffs’ claims in Boyd, this matter can be tried jointly with Boyd. 135. This Court has personal jurisdiction over the Defendants because they have

substantial and continuous business contacts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 136. Venue is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1391(a)(2), and 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b)(2),

as a substantial part of the events and omissions giving rise to the claims occurred in this judicial district. MASS ACTION AND JOINDER ALLEGATIONS 137. Joinder is permissible pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 20(a) in that the claims alleged

herein arise out of the same series of occurrences, and questions of law or fact common to all Plaintiffs arise in this action. 138. limited to: a. Whether the NFL, through its own voluntary undertaking, was negligent in Common questions of law and fact will arise in this action, including but not

its response to the health effects of repeated head impacts and the injuries consequently suffered by the Plaintiffs; b. Whether § 301 of the Labor Relations Management Act preempts

Plaintiffs' tort law claims pled herein; c. Whether the NFL committed negligence and/or fraud in misrepresenting

the risks of repeated head impacts in NFL play to the Plaintiffs; and

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Whether repeated head impacts during play in the NFL cause latent

neurodegenerative brain disorders and disease. GENERAL ALLEGATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL COUNTS The Concussion Risk 139. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), “A

concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way your brain normally works.” The CDC notes that, “Health care professionals may describe a concussion as a ‘mild’ brain injury because concussions are usually not life-threatening. Even so, their effects can be serious.” 140. The CDC advises “Athletes with a concussion should never return to sports or

recreation activities the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion says they are symptom-free and it’s OK to return to play.” 141. The seriousness of concussions and the risk to athletes has been well documented

and published for well over seventy-five years. 142. In 1928, the first case of “Punch Drunk” syndrome in boxers was published in the

American Association Journal by Harrison Martland, a New Jersey pathologist. 143. In 1952, the New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 246, discussed a 1945 three

strike rule for concussions in football – if you receive three concussions playing football you should retire. 144. In 1969, a report by the Royal College of Physicians of London confirmed the

danger of chronic brain damage occurring in boxers as a result of their careers. 145. In 1973, neurosurgeon R.C. Schneider first described a disabling and sometimes

deadly condition involving the second impact concussion occurring before symptoms of a first

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concussion. This phenomenon was termed “second-impact syndrome” in 1984 by Dr. R.L. Saunders. 146. In 1980, Clinical Neurosurgery published an article titled “Football head and neck

injuries – an update.” The article concluded: Arbitrarily, most physicians discourage further football participation if an athlete has suffered three cerebral concussions. Strong consideration must be given, however, not only to the number and severity of the concussion, but also to any CAT scan evidence of cerebral edema, contusion, or hemorrhage. With this incredibly sensitive diagnostic tool, one concussion, which is associated with radiographic evidence of structural brain damage, may be enough to strongly discourage or forbid further football participation. 147. In 1982, Canadian Medical Association Journal published an article titled

“Return to athletic competition following concussion.” The article concluded: The basic recommendation is that return to training and competition should be deferred until all associated symptoms such as headaches have completely resolved. The decision to return must take into account the nature of the sport, the athlete’s level of participation and the cumulative effect of previous concussions. Some athletes will have to avoid any further participation in their sport. 148. In 1986, the Physician and Sportsmedicine journal published an article by Dr.

Robert Cantu titled “Guidelines for return to contact sports after cerebral concussion.” Cantu established a system to grade the severity of concussions and corresponding guidelines for when players should return to play. 149. In 1991, JAMA published an article titled “Concussion in sports. Guidelines for

the prevention of catastrophic outcome.” The article described “a high school football player who died of diffuse brain swelling after repeated concussions without loss of consciousness,” and guidelines “to reduce the risk of such serious catastrophic outcomes after concussion in sports.”

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150.

The foregoing references are by no means exhaustive. Physicians and academics

have exhaustively studied and reported the danger of concussions suffered both inside and outside of sports over the past eight decades. 151. NFL football is among the most dangerous sports in terms of the risk of

concussion. A study presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 52nd Annual Meeting in 2000 and authored principally by Dr. Barry Jordan, Director of the Brain Injury Program at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, New York, surveyed 1,094 former NFL players between the ages of 27 and 86 and found that: (a) more than 61% had suffered at least one concussion in their careers with 30% of the players having three or more and 15% having five or more; (b) 51% had been knocked unconscious more than once; (c) 73% of those injured said they were not required to sit on the sidelines after their head trauma; (d) 49% of the former players had numbness or tingling; 28% had neck or cervical spine arthritis; 31% had difficulty with memory; 16% were unable to dress themselves; and 11% were unable to feed themselves; and (e) eight suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. 152. In recent years, the serious, long-term effect of concussions in retired players has

jumped to the fore amid reports of a steady stream of high-profile, premature deaths involving retired NFL players – many under tragic circumstances. Examples include Mike Webster (heart attack); Andre Waters (suicide); Terry Long (antifreeze poisoning); Justin Strzelczyk (car accident following hallucinations); John Grimsley (gunshot); Tom McHale (drug overdose); Shane Dronett (suicide); Dave Duerson (suicide); and John Mackey (dementia). Autopsies found CTE in every single one of these players. These tragic deaths and the presence of CTE have cast doubt on the cause of other retired player deaths and incidents of volatile behavior among retired NFL players

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The NFL Whitewashes the Concussion Threat Facing Its Current and Former Players 153. In 1994, the NFL decided to take formal action to evade the concussion issues

facing its current and former players. That year, the NFL created the “Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Committee” (“MTBIC”), chaired by Dr. Elliott Pellman, a rheumatologist who reportedly attended medical school at the Guadalajara Medical School. Pellman was joined on the MTBIC by Dr. Ira Casson, a neurologist, and Dr. David Viano, a biomechanical engineer. Casson and Viano later replaced Pellman as co-chairs of the MTBIC in 2007. 154. The MTBIC’s purpose was to minimize the seriousness of concussions to combat

the notion that football is a perilous game. Thus, the MTBIC specifically sought to discredit longstanding medical and scientific understandings regarding the severe concussion risks inherent in the game of football. With the MTBIC, the NFL set to affirmatively distort, skew, and minimize longstanding scientific perceptions regarding the danger of concussion. 155. One of the ways the MTBIC sought to hide the risk of concussions was by

publishing biased research derived from its ongoing survey of retired NFL players. ESPN The Magazine described these MTBIC’s efforts: In October 2003, Pellman and members of his committee published the first of a long-running series on concussions in Neurosurgery, a scholarly journal edited by Mike Apuzzo, the New York Giants neurosurgical consultant. The committee’s earliest studies used crash test dummies to reenact helmet blows. Later, the group decided to explore the ill effects of multiple concussions, and Pellman charged one of its members, Mark Lovell, head of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Sports Medicine Concussion Program to oversee the collection and analysis of leaguewide data. Pellman chose Lovell because he had conducted neuropsychological tests for the Steelers as early as 1993. And in 1995, Lovell began to run the NFL’s neuropsychology program, which encouraged teams to gather data to help decide when to return players to games. Using the information they would obtain, Pellman, Lovell and the committee planned to look at baseline results and identify a normal range of scores for uninjured NFL players. Then, comparing postinjury scores to baseline data would show the effects of concussions. Comparing data from players with multiple

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concussions to that of all injured players would show whether concussive effects changed as injuries accumulated. A lot was riding on the analysis. The committee had never imposed recommendations on team medical staffs. But this was the first study ever to analyze the brain function of NFL athletes. If it showed that concussions were significantly impairing players, the league might be forced to institute new rules for evaluating and treating head injuries. Pellman and Lovell both say they invited all teams to participate in the research (Lovell says 11 teams elected to join the study) and tried to collect as many results as they could. As Lovell puts it, “More data is always better.” Several of the doctors involved, however, tell a different story. [William] Barr [a neuropsychologist at Long Island Jewish Hospital], for example, conducted 217 baseline tests from 1996 to 2001. Periodically, he forwarded results to the league, but at the time Barr learned the committee was planning to publish its results, he had sent only 149. Barr remembers finding Pellman in the Jets’ training room in 2003 and saying, “Elliot, I haven’t sent data for a year.” According to Barr, Pellman didn’t want the additional tests. “I don’t want the data to be biased because I’m with the Jets,” Barr recalls him saying, suggesting that additional results would skew the data because the Jets would be overrepresented in the sample. That made no sense to Barr. A scientific study should include, or at least address, all available data. Pellman denies this conversation ever took place. “Bill Barr was a consultant for the Jets who tested individual players to help us make decisions,” he says. “I did not discuss the committee’s research with him.” Whoever is right, the fact is the group didn’t have all of Barr’s data for its paper. Barr’s wasn’t the only research that didn’t make the cut. Over the period covered by the committee’s research, Christopher Randolph, a Chicago neuropsychologist, collected baselines for 287 Bears players. He says Lovell never asked for his data, either. Nor did the committee seek complete data from John Woodard, neuropsychologist for the [Atlanta] Falcons and associate psychology professor at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago. According to Woodard, in December 2003, Lovell said the league was pressuring him to compile team results. “I was asked to provide data on only concussed players,” Woodard says. “I had data for slightly more than 200 baseline evaluations. I don’t know why I was not asked for them.” In 2004, Lovell also asked Richard Naugle, consultant to the Browns and head neuropsychologist at the Cleveland Clinic, for data on just the players who had already suffered concussions, according to an e-mail Naugle wrote to a colleague in March 2005. Naugle declined to comment for this story, citing a confidentiality deal between his medical group and the NFL, but The Magazine has obtained a copy of that message. “I don’t have that sorted out from the results of other

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testing,” Naugle wrote of the request. “I explained that and added that if he could name players, I could send data on those individuals. I recall sending him data on two or three players … I have a few hundred baselines.” This means Pellman, Lovell and their colleagues didn’t include at least 850 baseline test results in their research—more than the 655 that ultimately made it into their 2004 Neurosurgery paper. At best, their numbers were incomplete. At worst, they were biased. **** Pellman, Lovell and their colleagues published their sixth paper in Neurosurgery in December 2004. It examined baseline data on 655 players and results for 95 players who had undergone both baseline testing and postconcussion testing. It concluded that NFL players did not show a decline in brain function after suffering concussions. Further analysis found no ill effects among those who had three or more concussions or who took hits to the head that kept them out for a week or more. The paper didn’t explain where the players in the groups came from specifically or why certain players were included and hundreds of others were not. Neither Pellman nor Lovell has provided those details since. 156. Scientists concurred with the assessment that the MTBIC’s research was biased

and unreliable. As the ESPN The Magazine article reported: The decision to publish the paper was controversial. “I highly doubt this study would have seen the light of day at this journal were it not for the subject matter of NFL players,” says Robert Cantu, chief of neurosurgery and director of sports medicine at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Mass., and a senior editor at Neurosurgery. “The extremely small sample size and voluntary participation suggest there was bias in choosing the sample. The findings are extremely preliminary at best, and no conclusions should be drawn from them at this time.” One of the scientists who reviewed the committee’s work is equally blunt. “They’re basically trying to prepare a defense for when one of these players sues,” he says. “They are trying to say that what’s done in the NFL is okay because in their studies, it doesn’t look like bad things are happening from concussions. But the studies are flawed beyond belief.” 157. The University of North Carolina’s Dr. Kevin M. Guskiewicz was also quoted as

saying, “[t]he data that hasn’t shown up makes their work questionable industry-funded research.”

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158.

In October of 2006, Drs. Pellman and Viano published in Neurological Focus an

interim report on the MTBIC’s efforts that surveyed 12 years of data collection. The authors analyzed collected “data on mild TBIs sustained between 1996 and 2001” and concluded: Because a significant percentage of players returned to play in the same game [as they suffered a mild traumatic brain injury] and the overwhelming majority of players with concussions were kept out of football-related activities for less than 1 week, it can be concluded that mild TBIs in professional football are not serious injuries. 159. Thus, according to the NFL’s MTBIC, the physical ability of players to quickly

return to play following a concussion indicated that concussions were “not serious injuries” and that they posed no ongoing threat to the health of the players. 160. The NFL’s conclusions that concussions were not serious injuries and that players

could immediately return to play stood in sharp contrast to the beliefs of other bodies governing contact sports. 161. For example, Rule 4.2.14 of the World Boxing Council’s Rules and Regulations

states: “[b]oxers that suffered concussion by KO, should not participate in sparring sessions for 45 days and no less than 30 days after concussive trauma, including but not limited to KO’s, and should not compete in a boxing match in less than 75 days.” 162. The Second International Conference on Concussion in Sport met in Prague in

2004 and released the following statement: “[w]hen a player shows ANY symptoms or signs of a concussion … the player should not be allowed to return to play in the current game or practice … When in doubt, sit them out!” This was the same position taken by the First International Conference on Concussion in Sport held in Vienna in 2001.

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163.

ESPN has further reported that, “[a]ll standard U.S. guidelines, such as those first

set by the American Academy of Neurology and the Colorado Medical Society, agree that athletes who lose consciousness should never return to play in the same game.” 164. The MTBIC’s conclusions not only flew in the face of 75 years of accepted As ESPN

scientific literature, they were also based on biased data collection techniques. reported in February of 2007:

Last fall, ESPN The Magazine reported that Pellman was selective in his use of injury reports in reaching his conclusions and omitted large numbers of players from the league’s concussion study. His findings also contradicted other scientific studies into the effects of concussions: • In January 2005, Pellman and his colleagues wrote that returning to play after a concussion “does not involve significant risk of a second injury either in the same game or during the season.” But a 2003 NCAA study of 2,905 college football players found just the opposite: Those who have suffered concussions are more susceptible to further head trauma for seven to 10 days after the injury. • Pellman, a rheumatologist, and his group have also stated repeatedly that their work shows “no evidence of worsening injury or chronic cumulative effects of multiple [mild traumatic brain injury] in NFL players.” But a 2003 report by the Center for the Study of Retired Athletes at the University of North Carolina found a link between multiple concussions and depression among former pro players with histories of concussions. And a 2005 follow-up study at the Center showed a connection between concussions and both brain impairment and Alzheimer’s disease among retired NFL players. 165. In addition to putting out its own bogus science and misinformation, the NFL’s

MTBIC also actively worked to undermine legitimate findings regarding the serious concussion risks facing current and former players. 166. For instance, the University of North Carolina (“UNC”) performed a series of

important studies on football-related injuries, which were then attacked by members of the NFL’s MTBIC.

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A 2000 UNC study found that in the period between 1977 and 1998, an annual

average of 13 athletes had suffered catastrophic injuries (primarily permanent paralysis) as the direct result of participation in football. The study also found that between 1977 and 1998, 200 football players received a permanent cervical cord injury, and 66 sustained a permanent cerebral injury.” As reported in Science Daily: The study, published in the September-October issue of the American Journal of Sports Medicine, suggests that the brain is more susceptible to injury when it has not had enough time to recover from a first injury. Researchers say the finding is important because concussions can lead to permanent brain damage, vision impairment or even death if not managed properly. “We believe recurrences are more likely because injured players are returning to practice and to games too quickly after blows to the head,” said Dr. Kevin M. Guskiewicz, assistant professor of exercise and sport science at UNC-CH and study leader. “Many clinicians are not following the medical guidelines that players should be symptom-free for several days before returning.” 168. A 2003 study partially authored by UNC’s Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz analyzed data

from almost 2,500 retired NFL players and found that 263 of the retired players suffered from depression. The study found that having three or four concussions meant twice the risk of depression compared to never-concussed players and five or more concussions meant a nearly threefold risk. 169. In November of 2003, Guskiewicz was scheduled to appear on HBO’s “Inside the Pellman, who was also going to be on the show, called

NFL” to discuss his research.

Guskiewicz. “I had never spoken with him before, and he attacked me from the get-go,” Guskiewicz said. “He questioned whether it was in my best interest to do the show. He was a bull in a china shop.” On the program, Pellman said unequivocally, “[w]hen I look at that study, I don’t believe it.”

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In 2005, Guskiewicz did a follow-up to his 2003 study and found that retired NFL

players who sustained three or more concussions had a fivefold greater likelihood of suffering Mild Cognitive Impairment (“MCI”) than retired NFL players who had no history of concussions. Guskiewicz based his conclusions on a survey of over 2,550 former NFL players. Dr. Mark Lovell of the NFL’s MTBIC asserted that Guskiewicz’s study lacked “scientific rigor” and that one could not derive anything from a survey. 171. Dr. Julian Bailes, Chairman of Neurosurgery at West Virginia University and co-

founder of the Brain Injury Research Institute with Dr. Bennet Omalu, has stated, “Pellman’s committee has repeatedly questioned and disagreed with the findings of researchers who didn’t come from their own injury group.” 172. Dr. Omalu, who created substantial negative publicity for the NFL by originally

discovering and diagnosing CTE in Mike Webster, also found himself in the MTBIC’s crosshairs. After Neurosurgery published in 2005 Dr. Omalu’s CTE findings concerning

Webster, the MTBIC’s Dr. Casson wrote a letter to the editor asking that Dr. Omalu’s article be retracted. 173. After Dr. Ann McKee of Boston University published conclusions that former

players John Grimsley and Tom McHale died of CTE related to concussions suffered in the NFL, the MTBIC went after her. 174. The MTBIC’s Dr. Casson characterized Dr. McKee’s findings regarding Jason

Grimsley and Tom McHale as isolated incidents from which no conclusion could be drawn and said he would wait to comment further until McKee’s research was published in a peer-reviewed journal. When it was published in 2009, Casson repeated the NFL’s party line that “there is not

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enough valid, reliable or objective scientific evidence at present to determine whether . . . repeat head impacts in professional football result in long[-]term brain damage.” 175. When the United States Congress began inquiring into the issue of concussions in

the NFL, the NFL promptly dispatched its MTBIC to whitewash the issue. 176. In June 2007, in the face of mounting Congressional and media scrutiny, the NFL Independent scientists, including Drs. Omalu, Cantu and

held a “Concussion Summit.”

Guskiewicz presented their research to the NFL and the National Football League Players Association (“NFLPA”). Shortly after formally receiving this adverse data showing the

substantial risk of repeated concussions, the NFL issued a press release and pamphlet to its players on August 14, 2007 to neutralize it. The NFL, incredibly, maintained its position of denial and evasion, stating: Current research with professional athletes has not shown that having more than one or two concussions leads to permanent problems… it is important to understand that there is no magic number for how many concussions is too many. 177. The NFL's refusals to face reality and its attempts to cover up the links between

on-field concussions or head impacts and brain injuries are exacerbated by the way its member clubs provide medical services to players. As one 2009 article explained: The conflicted interests that burden many NFL trainers exacerbate the NFL's concussion problem. An emerging practice in sports medicine involves medical providers "auctioning off the right to be an NFL team's 'official' medical provider, hospital, or physician-group." The privilege of being selected comes with the right to advertise in one's promotional materials that her group has been named the "official healthcare provider" of a particular team. "In return, the team is provided with medical care for free or at reduced cost." NFL players are the victims of this pay-to-play system as they receive medical care compromised by the financial interests of NFL trainers. It is no secret that the NFL is a business, and an extremely successful one at that. When trainers are intertwined with team management, their medical decisions become clouded by the number one money-making criterion in the NFL business: winning. In order for teams to

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maximize profit through winning games, it stands to reason that coaches and management place incredible pressure on trainers to return their most talented athletes to the playing field as soon as possible. Concussions might represent one of the injuries that trainers send their patient-athletes back on the field with before players are completely healed. Former New York Jets lineman Peter Kendall efficiently articulated the conflictridden nature of team physicians' return-to-play decisions: "I see guys playing in games that I don't think a personal advocate would allow them to do[.] The doctor who is supposed to be looking out for you is also the same guy who may put you into a game that the team has to win. You're mixing business with medicine." Thus, in three sentences, Kendall summarized the risk involved with trainers practicing medicine under conflicted financial and medical interests. The physician-patient dynamic of the New York Jets presents a paradigm conflict of interest. Dr. Elliot Pellman serves as both the Director of Medical Services for the New York Jets and as NFL Concussion Committee member. Because of Pellman's dual role, the Jets concussion policies and procedures have drawn heightened scrutiny from outside observers. Pellman's management of the concussion Jets wide receiver Wayne Chrebet sustained on November 2, 2003 triggered significant criticism from both scientists and players. In this November 2, 2003 game against the New York Giants, Chrebet's concussion left him face down in an unconscious state for several minutes. Pellman elected to send Chrebet back into contact during the same game despite Chrebet's prolonged state of unconsciousness. Chrebet was subsequently placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season. "Chrebet, 34, has recently acknowledged that he has bouts of depression and memory problems so severe that he cannot make the routine drive from his New Jersey home to his Long Island restaurant without a global positioning system." (Emphases partly in original; footnotes omitted). 178. ESPN The Magazine reported vividly on this incident:

"There's going to be some controversy about you going back to play." Elliot Pellman looks Wayne Chrebet in the eye in the fourth quarter of a tight game, Jets vs. Giants on Nov. 2, 2003, at the Meadowlands. A knee to the back of the head knocked Chrebet stone-cold unconscious a quarter earlier, and now the Jets' team doctor is putting the wideout through a series of mental tests. Pellman knows Chrebet has suffered a concussion, but the player is performing adequately on standard memory exercises. "This is very important for you," the portly physician tells the local hero, as was later reported in the New York Daily News. "This is very important for your career." Then he asks, "Are you okay?" When Chrebet replies, "I'm fine," Pellman sends him back in. A couple of days after Wayne Chrebet is knocked senseless by the Giants, he is sluggish and tired, and his head aches. "It was stupid, trying to get back out there,"

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he says. "That's just me trying to convince them and myself that everything is all right." The Jets staff, including Pellman and Barr, diagnose Chrebet with postconcussion syndrome. Ten days after the game, the Jets place Chrebet on injured reserve. Pellman makes no apologies. "Wayne returned and was fine," he tells the media. "He did not suffer additional injury. If he had suffered additional injury, his prognosis would be no different. "Let's say I didn't allow him to return to play, and he played the following week," he continues. "The same thing could have happened. The decision about Wayne returning to play was based on scientific evaluation. As we stand now, that decision made no difference as to what's happening today. "This decision is so that I can sleep well at night and so Wayne's wife can sleep well at night," he says about ending Chrebet's season. "Nobody gets second-guessed." 179. This incident corroborates another factor contributing to the NFL's practices—that

NFL player contracts are structured in a manner to incentivize underreporting of concussions. Such contracts typically do not guarantee payment to players beyond the season in which an injury occurs. If the player cannot pass the medical check-up at the commencement of the subsequent season, the contract is voided and the player may end up paying medical expenses for brain injuries or cognitive impairment incurred on the playing field. This system operates to discourage players from admitting to concussions. As the same 2009 article quoted earlier explained: A sad consequence of the NFL's player contract scheme is the tendency of players to withhold concussion symptoms from their trainers and team management for fear of losing their jobs. Dr. Kenneth Podell, director of the Sports Concussion Safety Program at the Henry Ford Health System, summarizes the problematic situation: "The pressure is intense; there's always someone on the bench waiting to take your place." When team management becomes privy to a player's concussion history, the team holds all leveraging power in restructuring a player's contract. Players are faced with the following Hobson's choice: (i) accept a less lucrative contract or (ii) face employment termination. Dan Morgan, former Carolina Panthers linebacker, suffered at least five concussions during his tenure with the Panthers. Faced with

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the alternative of termination, Morgan "agreed to restructure his $2 million roster bonus into payments of $125,000 for each game played. Beyond acknowledging the team's concerns about subsequent concussions, the contract gave Morgan financial incentive not to reveal any concussion for treatment." Even when a player is confident enough to disclose his concussive symptoms to a team trainer, he will not likely refuse a coach's orders to return to play for fear of losing his starting position in the lineup. A recent example of this situation involved the New England Patriots franchise. While playing linebacker for the Patriots in 2002, Ted Johnson sustained a severe concussion. After Johnson discussed his symptoms with his team trainer, the trainer advised Patriots coach Bill Belichick not to return Johnson to contact play until he became asymptomatic. Belichick disregarded the trainer's advice by continually sending Johnson back into full contact practices. In defending his decision to return Johnson to play against the trainer's orders, Belichick said: "If [Johnson] felt so strongly that he didn't feel he was ready to practice[,] he should have told me." The flaw in Belichick's logic is that it assumes Johnson was confident enough in his job security to defy his coach's orders. If Johnson informed Belichick of his inability to return to play, he would have effectively terminated his own contract with the Patriots. 180. In November 2008, the NFL’s chief spokesman, Greg Aiello, reiterated the

League’s position to the press, stating, “[h]undreds of thousands of people have played football and other sports without experiencing any problem of this type and there continues to be considerable debate within the medical community on the precise long-term effects of concussions and how they relate to other risk factors.” Mr. Aiello neglected to mention that the debate he was referencing was principally between the NFL-paid scientists and scientists operating independently of the League. The NFL’s Deceit is Exposed 181. In September 2009, the NFL faced the biggest threat yet to its ongoing deception:

its own sponsored research supported a connection between repeated concussions suffered on the field and permanent, serious cognitive impairment.

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On September 10, 2009, the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social

Research published a study of retired NFL players commissioned by the NFL Player Care Foundation. The study found that retired NFL players are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or similar medical conditions far more often than the national population—including a rate of 19 times the normal incidence for men aged 30 through 49. 183. In the face of its own findings, the NFL continued to deny the risk of concussions

to its current and former players. A September 29, 2009 New York Times article reported: An N.F.L. spokesman, Greg Aiello, said in an e-mail message that the study did not formally diagnose dementia, that it was subject to shortcomings of telephone surveys and that “there are thousands of retired players who do not have memory problems.” “Memory disorders affect many people who never played football or other sports,” Mr. Aiello said. “We are trying to understand it as it relates to our retired players.” As scrutiny of brain injuries in football players has escalated the past three years, with prominent professionals reporting cognitive problems and academic studies supporting a link more generally, the N.F.L. and its medical committee on concussions have steadfastly denied the existence of reliable data on the issue. The league pledged to pursue its own studies, including the one at the University of Michigan. Dr. Ira Casson, a co-chairman of the concussions committee who has been the league’s primary voice denying any evidence connecting N.F.L. football and dementia, said: “What I take from this report is there’s a need for further studies to see whether or not this finding is going to pan out, if it’s really there or not. I can see that the respondents believe they have been diagnosed. But the next step is to determine whether that is so.” The N.F.L. is conducting its own rigorous study of 120 retired players, with results expected within a few years. All neurological examinations are being conducted by Dr. Casson. 184. The University of Michigan study’s findings caught the eye of Congress. In

October 2009, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing concerning “Legal Issues Relating to Football Head Injuries.” The Committee held its first hearing on October 28, 2009.

Representative John Conyers ("Conyers") summarized the evidence:

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There appears to be growing evidence that playing football may be linked to longterm brain damage. For example, a 2003 University of North Carolina study found that professional players who suffered multiple concussions were three times more likely to suffer clinical depression than the general population. A follow-up study in 2005 showed NFL players suffering concussions had five times the rate of cognitive impairment. And retired players were 37 percent more likely to suffer from Alzheimer's than the population as a whole. Earlier this year, the University of Michigan released a study that found that 6.1 percent of NFL players over 50 years of age reported they had received a dementia-related diagnosis—a statistic five times higher than the national average. Players age 30 through 49 showed a rate of 1.9 percent of dementia-related diagnosis 19 times that of the national average. The National Football League is performing its own long-term study, and has largely sought to discredit these reports or some of the conclusions drawn from some of these reports. The football league described the reports as flawed. Dr. Ira Casson, the co-chair of the NFL's Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Committee, denied the linkage on six separate occasions. When asked whether there was any linkage between playing football and CTE, Dr. Casson stated that it has never been scientifically, validly documented. The league said the recent University of Michigan study was flawed and that further study was necessary. The New York Times data released last week, was, they said, for self-promotional and lobbying purposes of the union. Given there is no consensus between the league and its players and the medical community about the causes of these cognitive disorders, it should come as no surprise there is little agreement about how to respond. 185. Representative Linda Sanchez expressed concern over the NFL’s refusal to

acknowledge the connection between concussions and serious health issues, and the impact the NFL was having on lower levels of football. According to Rep. Sanchez: There are increasing studies and a body of evidence that show that there is a significant risk to individuals who suffer repeated head trauma, whether it's in the NFL, in professional boxing, or even high school sports, and while there are those here today who will argue against the validity of some of these studies, there appears to be a preponderance of evidence that a number of professional athletes who suffer repeated head trauma experience physical and mental decline earlier than the general population at large, and it would seem to me—and I stated this to Commissioner Goodell at the last hearing that we held that it would be better for the NFL and the NFLPA to be proactive in alerting its players to the risks that they face, and it's my hope that in the discussion that we have here today, the NFL and the NFLPA will make continued improvements in educating players on the dangers they face by playing with a concussion, treating those athletes appropriately who do have concussions, and removing the stigma that pressures

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players to play through the injury, and one of the most recent quotes that was heard on November 29th, 2009, was an interview during the pregame show before the Steelers' matchup with the Ravens when somebody said, basically, that he had been dinged up and got right back into the game and that, you know, just because somebody's having headaches, pretty much the quote is, you know, they need to suck it up and continue to play on, and the fact of the matter is that sucking it up and continuing to play on may mean very serious and grave consequences down the line. Many witnesses that we have had before the Committee have testified about how the NFL, like it or not, influences the lower levels of football, and the actions that they take or the actions that they choose to ignore to take have significant impact on players at levels. The NFL, quite frankly, has vast resources available to its disposal to educate coaches and players and medical personnel on the proper way to handle a concussed player, and if they have all these resources available to them and are not addressing the problem, imagine how can we expect every high school or college to be able to properly treat a concussed player if that proper action isn’t being taken at the very top levels of the sport? 186. At the 2009 hearings, the Judiciary Committee played a televised interview of the

NFL’s Dr. Casson denying any links between NFL players’ multiple head injuries and subsequent cognitive deterioration. NFL Commissioner Goodell refused to answer the

Committee’s questions regarding whether NFL-related concussions led to cognitive issues among retired players. 187. Representative Sanchez went on to compare the NFL’s attempts to distort the

body of scientific and medical knowledge to the tobacco industry. She harshly questioned Commissioner Goodell directly on the subject: Now, the question that I have for you is, I am a little concerned, and I hear the concern expressed by some of the witnesses on the panel today, that the NFL sort of has this kind of blanket denial or minimizing of the fact that there may be this, you know, link. And it sort of reminds me of the tobacco companies pre-1990’s when they kept saying no, there is no link between smoking and damage to your health or ill health effects. And they were forced to admit that that was incorrect through a spate of litigation in the 1990’s. And my question to you is wouldn’t the league be better off legally, and wouldn’t high school and college football players be better off, if instead of trying to minimize this issue, the league took the opposite perspective and said, look, even if there is a risk, however minuscule, that there may be this link, so we really need to jump on top of it and make kids

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and parents aware of this so that there isn’t this sort of sense that the NFL is really just slow walking the issue to death by saying, well, we have been studying the issue for 15 years, we are going to maybe study it another 15 more years, when there is already non-NFL paid for research that suggests that there is this very high correlation with cognitive impairment? Don’t you think the league, you know, would be better off legally, and that our youth might be a little bit better off in terms of knowledge, if you guys just embraced that there is research that suggests this and admitted to it? 188. In the face of the Congressional onslaught of the League, its MTBIC, its exclusive

reliance upon NFL-paid research, and refusal to acknowledge adverse findings by independent researchers, the NFL decided to suspend the MTBIC’s research. 189. In December 2009, the NFL was finally forced to stop its pattern and practice of

deceit regarding the long-term effect of concussions on its players. 190. On December 2, 2009, Goodell announced an update on concussion guidelines for

the League’s players. The statement outlined several changes. First, players who sustained a concussion should not return to practice or game play the same day if the following signs or symptoms are present: loss of consciousness, confusion, amnesia or other memory problems, abnormal neurological exam, new and persistent headache, or any other persistent concussion signs. Second, if a player is held from a game, clearance for return to play should be determined by both the team physician and an independent neurological consultant. Return to play should not be considered until the athlete is asymptomatic, both at rest and with exertion, has a normal neurological exam, and has normal neuropsychological testing. The NFL subsequently clarified that primary sports care physicians could be treated as independent neurological consultants. 191. On December 20, 2009, the New York Times interviewed NFL chief spokesman

Greg Aiello, who publically and for the first time admitted the connection between concussions suffered on the field and long term cognitive impairment. The New York Times reported:

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After weeks of transforming its approach to concussions and its research into their long-term effects among players, the N.F.L. not only announced Sunday that it would support research by its most vocal critics but also conceded publicly for the first time that concussions can have lasting consequences. “It’s quite obvious from the medical research that’s been done that concussions can lead to long-term problems,” the league spokesman Greg Aiello said in a telephone interview. He was discussing how the league could donate $1 million or more to the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy at Boston University, whose discoveries of brain damage commonly associated with boxers in the brains of deceased football players were regularly discredited by the N.F.L. Told that his statement was the first time any league official had publicly acknowledged any long-term effects of concussions, and that it contradicted past statements made by the league, its doctors and literature currently given to players, Aiello said: “We all share the same interest. That’s as much as I’m going to say.” Since an Oct. 28 hearing before the House Judiciary Committee, when the league’s approach to science was compared to that of the tobacco industry, the N.F.L. has accepted the resignations of the co-chairmen of its concussion committee and overhauled its policies toward concussion management. Players now must be cleared by brain-injury experts unaffiliated with the team, and cannot return to a game or practice in which they have shown any significant sign of concussion. The second rule has since been recommended by an N.C.A.A. committee as standard policy for athletes in all sports, and will be considered by several state legislatures that have bills governing high school athletics before them. The recent changes by the N.F.L. had amounted to tacit acknowledgments that it was no longer able to defend a position that conflicted with nearly all scientific understanding of head trauma. Until recently, the league and its committee on concussions had consistently minimized evidence testifying to the risks of repeated brain trauma in N.F.L. players — from researchers like those at Boston University, to phone surveys the league itself commissioned, to demographic analysis of players known to have early-onset dementia. While discrediting such evidence, a pamphlet on concussions currently given to players states, “Research is currently underway to determine if there are any long-term effects of concussion in N.F.L. athletes.” That research study, conducted by the N.F.L.’s committee on concussions, was recently suspended amid strong criticism of its design and execution by outside experts, players and members of Congress.

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“Mr. Aiello’s statement is long overdue — it’s a clear sign of how the culture of football has changed in recent months,” Dr. Robert Stern, a co-director of the Boston University center and its Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical and Research Program, said in a telephone interview. “There is no doubt that repetitive blows to the head result in long-term problems in the brain, including progressive dementia. With the N.F.L. taking these recent actions, we are finally at a point to move forward in our research and ultimately solve this important problem — for professional athletes and collegiate and youth players.” 192. In response to Congressional scrutiny and ever-mounting pressure, the NFL re-

launched its MTBIC in March 2010 as the Head, Neck and Spine Medical Committee. The NFL appointed two new physicians to head its newly renamed concussion-study committee, neurological surgeons Dr. H Hunt Batjer of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and Dr. Richard Ellenbogen of the University of Washington’s Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. 193. Drs. Batjer and Ellenbogen were immediately tasked with addressing the NFL’s

MTBIC and its campaigns of misinformation and scientific dishonesty regarding the concussion issue. As a U.S. Representative stated to Drs. Batjer Ellenbogen at a May 10 Congressional hearing, “[y]ou have years of an infected system here, [and] your job is… to mop [it] up.” 194. On June 1, 2010, the New York Times reported some of the early findings of Drs.

Batjer and Ellenbogen’s regarding the MTBIC. Among other things: * “They accused a fellow doctor of minimizing solid evidence of the dangers of football concussions,” “concurred that data collected by the NFL’s former braininjury leadership was ‘infected’”, and “formally requested that the group’s former chairman, Dr. Elliot Pellman, not speak at a conference”; They rejected the notion that the frequency of occurrence of CTE in retired players was unknown, acknowledging that “a Boston University research group ha[d] diagnosed it in all 12 former college and NFL players of various ages it had tested for the condition.” They rejected that findings regarding CTE and its impact upon retired players were mere assertions or “hype”. Rather, Dr. Ellenbogen stated, “they are facts.”

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They “said the [MTBIC’s] ongoing studies on helmets and retired players’ cognitive decline… would not be used in any way moving forward.” Dr. Batjer stated, “We all had issues with some of the methodologies described, the inherent conflicts of interest that was there in many areas, that was not acceptable by any modern standards or not acceptable to us. I wouldn’t put up with that, our universities wouldn’t put up with that, and we don’t want our professional reputations damaged by conflicts that were put upon us.” On June 10, 2010, the NFL finally issued a warning poster and related pamphlet

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to its players regarding identifying concussions. This was the first time the NFL attempted to acknowledge the truth to its active players regarding concussions. (The League still has not informed its retired players; nor has it acknowledged CTE.) Unlike its previous messages to players, including its August 14, 2007 pamphlet, the NFL instructed players regarding reporting possible concussions, treating concussions, and the long-term risk of concussions. The NFL quoted the CDC’s conclusions that, “traumatic brain injury can cause a wide range of short- or long term changes affecting thinking, sensation, language, or emotions.” The NFL further informed players, “[t]hese changes may lead to problems with memory or communication, personality changes, as well as depression and the early onset of dementia. Concussions and conditions resulting from repeated brain injury can change your life and your family’s life forever.” Riddell’s Involvement in the NFL’s Unlawful Conduct 196. Riddell manufactures helmets for use by NFL players. Since 1989, Riddell has

been the official helmet for the League and is the only helmet manufacturer allowed to display its logo on helmets used in League games. Prior to the commencement of the 2010 season, Riddell renewed its contract with the League allowing it to continue as the NFL’s primary helmet provider through 2014. The NFL has estimated that 75% of the helmets used in the League are manufactured by Riddell; Riddell estimated that the figure was 77%.

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197.

Riddell has long been aware of medical issues concerning concussions. Yet

despite being the maker of the official helmet for the NFL, it did nothing to prevent the disinformation campaign engaged in by the League that is described in the preceding paragraphs. 198. Indeed, Riddell actively abetted the work of the NFL’s MTBIC. In 1997, it

became part of that Committee’s project of assessing concussions and health consequences to NFL players by analyzing and reconstructing head impacts. 199. In 2006, Riddell sponsored a study that appeared in Neurosurgery that was co-

authored by Lovell and Dr. Joe Maroon of the MTBIC and Dr. Mickey Collins of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center who works closely with various NFL member clubs that touted Riddell’s “Revolution” helmet (introduced in 2002) as reducing the incidence of concussions in over 2000 high school athletes in Western Pennsylvania. Dr. Cantu publicly criticized the study as being worthless. COUNT I Declaratory Judgment 200. 201. on the other. 202. 203. Pursuant to 28 USC §2201, Plaintiffs seek a declaration as to the following: They seek a declaration that Defendants knew or reasonably should have known Plaintiffs reallege the foregoing paragraphs as if fully set forth herein. There is a case and controversy among Plaintiffs on the one hand and Defendants

that the repeated traumatic brain and head impacts, as well as concussions, suffered by Plaintiffs while playing NFL football were likely to put them at excess risk of neurodegenerative disorders and diseases including but not limited to CTE, MCI, Alzheimer’s disease or similar cognitive-impairing conditions.

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Plaintiffs seek a declaration that Defendants, through their voluntary

undertakings, had a duty to advise them of these medical risks. 205. Plaintiffs seek a declaration that Defendants willfully and intentionally misled

Plaintiffs concerning these medical risks. 206. Plaintiffs. COUNT II Negligence 207. 208. Plaintiffs reallege the foregoing paragraphs as if fully set forth herein. The NFL has historically assumed a gratuitous independent tort duty to create and Plaintiffs seek a declaration that Defendants thereby recklessly endangered

enforce rules that protect the health and safety of its players, and it has violated Section 323 of the Restatement (Second) of Torts, and the common law. 209. Throughout the history of the NFL, the League has purported to exercise its duty

to protect the health and safety of its players by implementing rules, policies and regulations in a purported attempt to best protect its players. 210. By enacting rules to protect the health and safety of its players, the NFL has

repeatedly confirmed its duty to take reasonable and prudent actions to protect the health and safety of its players when known and foreseeable risks exist. 211. The NFL breached its duty to its players, including Plaintiffs, to use ordinary care

to protect the physical and mental health of players by implementing standardized postconcussion guidelines and by failing to implement mandatory rules that would prevent a player who suffered a mild traumatic brain injury from re-entering a football game or practice. 212. Throughout the many years that the NFL has repeatedly established its duty to

protect the health and safety of its players when known and foreseeable risks exist, until August

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14, 2007, the NFL failed to create and implement league-wide guidelines concerning the treatment and monitoring of players who suffer a concussive brain injury during a game. 213. The NFL failed to establish any adequate guidelines or policies to protect the

mental health and safety of its players. As explained above, the guidelines that the League offered in 2007 were false and misleading and failed to apprise Plaintiffs of the risks associated with on-field concussions 214. The NFL's failure to fulfill its assumed duty to protect its players includes, but is

not limited to, the following failures: (a) Failure to use reasonable care in the research of the concussions issue;

(b) Failure to use reasonable care in responding to independent scientific studies on the risk of concussions and brain disease in sport, and in football in particular; (c) Failure to use reasonable care in denying the scientific evidence connecting NFL play to the risk of an occurrence of brain disease; (d) Failure to use reasonable care in appointing competent and independent doctors and scientists to the MTBI Committee; and (e) Failure to use reasonable care in protecting Plaintiffs from the risk of brain disease and the sequelae of the concussions experienced by Plaintiffs. 215. Plaintiffs relied on the Defendants' misrepresentations (including affirmative

misrepresentation and omissions) detailed herein to their detriment. 216. The NFL breached its assumed duty to protect the health and safety of its players

by subjecting NFL players to an increased risk of concussive brain injury. 217. The NFL failed to provide complete, current, and competent information and

directions to NFL athletic trainers, physicians, and coaches regarding concussive brain injuries and its prevention, symptoms, and treatment.

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If the NFL would have taken the necessary steps to oversee and protect the NFL

players, including Plaintiffs, by developing and implementing necessary guidelines, policies, and procedures; providing reasonably safe helmets; and educating and training all persons involved with the NFL clubs in the recognition, prevention, and treatment of concussive brain injuries, the NFL players, such as Plaintiffs, would not have suffered from the subject condition or the effects of that condition, would have recovered more rapidly, or would not have suffered long-term brain damage, including CTE, MCI, Alzheimer’s disease or similar cognitive-impairing conditions. COUNT III Loss of Consortium 219. 220. Plaintiffs reallege the foregoing paragraphs as if fully set forth herein. Spouses of Plaintiffs have suffered damages in the past and will suffer damages in

the future as a direct result of the injuries described above. 221. Spouses of Plaintiffs seek to recover for past and future loss of consortium and

other harm to their relationship and marriage. 222. As a result of the injuries of Plaintiffs, spouses of Plaintiffs are entitled to the

damages, as alleged herein or allowed by law. COUNT IV Fraud 223. 224. Plaintiffs reallege the foregoing paragraphs as if fully set forth herein. The NFL, through its MTBI Committee, the statements and actions of its

Commissioner and its other agents and employees, made material misrepresentations (and omissions) to its players, former players, the Congress and the public at large that there was no

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link between concussions and brain injury, including CTE, MCI, Alzheimer's disease or similar cognitive-impairing conditions. 225. The persons who made the misrepresentations as agents of the NFL and the NFL

knew the statements were false. 226. The persons who made the misrepresentations as agents of the NFL and the NFL

intended to defraud the Plaintiffs. 227. The Plaintiffs justifiably relied on these misrepresentations to their detriment in

getting care for their injuries. 228. 229. The Plaintiffs were damaged by these misrepresentations. In addition to the injuries suffered by Plaintiffs described herein, defendants'

fraudulent conduct caused or contributed to the personal injuries of the individual named plaintiffs including neurodegenerative disorders and diseases including by not limited to CTE, MCI, Alzheimer's disease or similar cognitive-impairing conditions, past and future medical expenses, past and future loss of earnings, past and future emotional distress, and punitive damages. 230. As a result of the injuries of Plaintiffs, they are entitled to the damages, as alleged

herein or allowed by law. COUNT V Fraudulent Concealment 231. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference all preceding paragraphs as if fully set forth

herein and further allege on information and belief as follows. 232. Defendants and their MTBI Committee concealed and misrepresented information

to the Plaintiffs and the public regarding the brain disease risks of repeated head impacts and concussions in NFL play over the time period relevant to this Complaint. 72

233.

At no time prior to June 2010 did Defendants correct their misrepresentations.

Even after June 2010, Defendants have failed to adequately advise Plaintiffs and the public of these risks. 234. Defendants knew their statements in regard to concussions and medical risks were

false, and they knew the Plaintiffs would specifically rely on these statements. 235. In addition to the injuries suffered by Plaintiffs described herein, Defendants'

negligent conduct caused or contributed to the personal injuries of the Plaintiffs including neurodegenerative disorders and diseases including but not limited to CTE, MCI, Alzheimer's disease or similar cognitive-impairing conditions, past and future medical expenses, past and future loss of earnings, past and future emotional distress, and punitive damages 236. As a result of the injuries of Plaintiffs, they are entitled to the damages, as alleged

herein or allowed by law. PRAYER FOR RELIEF WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs pray for judgment with respect to their Complaint as follows: 1. USC §2201; 2. With respect to Counts II through V, granting compensatory and punitive With respect to Count I, granting the declaratory relief requested pursuant to 28

damages where applicable; 3. With respect to all counts, awarding Plaintiffs their costs and disbursements in

this action, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, to the extent permitted by law; 4. With respect to all counts, granting Plaintiffs such other and further relief at law

or equity as may be appropriate.

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