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Lawyers detail payouts for concussion-related claims
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Lawyers representing former NFL players in the proposed US$765 million settlement of thousands of concussion-related claims detailed Monday how the money would be divided.
The awards could reach US$5 million for athletes with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease; US$4 million for a death involving brain trauma; and US$3 million for dementia cases.
Under the payout formula, those maximum awards would go to players under 45, who would likely need more lifetime care. For a man in his early 60s, the awards top out at US$3 million for ALS and US$950,000 for Alzheimer’s disease. An 80-year-old with early dementia would get US$25,000.
More than 4,500 former players have filed suit. They include Hall of Fame standout and former Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Dorsett, and Super Bowl-winning quarterback Jim McMahon, who suffers from dementia.
Individual awards would also reflect how long the player spent in the National Football League and other factors. For instance, the award could be reduced significantly if someone had injuries from an unrelated stroke or car accident. Men without any neurological problems would get baseline testing, and could seek compensation if the tests reveal any problems.
Senior US District Judge Anita Brody of Philadelphia must still approve the plan. She’s expected to hold a fairness hearing later this year. The league’s annual revenues top US$9 billion.
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