⚖️Litigation Lane:
Art DeCarlo vs. NFL
NFL files notice of appeal in Art DeCarlo concussion lawsuit. Focus of appeal is on statute of limitations issue. https://t.co/AFQFhYg4eI
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 14, 2017
NFL’s pre-argument statement in Art DeCarlo appeal says lower court erred in applying discovery rule to toll SOL: https://t.co/pODblI6j6m
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 14, 2017
NFL claims delayed discovery doesn’t apply b/c DeCarlo was exposed to repetitive hits to the head and not a substance. pic.twitter.com/jkl6mxBSaz
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 14, 2017
OHL Minimum Wage Litigation
From @rwesthead: Ontario judge certifies lawsuit against OHL as class action. MORE: https://t.co/APCSS5ZKsj pic.twitter.com/r3yFW13puY
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) April 27, 2017
The OHL did not file an appeal on judge’s class action ruling before yesterday’s deadline. https://t.co/eMgDbWlhJN
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) May 13, 2017
The OHL class action now shifts to discussions over opt out period, where former and current players have chance to “opt out” of lawsuit.
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) May 13, 2017
Dominique Easley Dog Bite Lawsuit
This happens far too frequently when owners’ instructions are ignored or people approach dogs w/o permission. https://t.co/FV8LImBQZy
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 13, 2017
Hope to see Easley get this overturned. https://t.co/kg5KGd1GDU via @MichaelDavSmith
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 13, 2017
Joyce Li vs. ISE
California Sports Agency Sued For Gender Discrimination via @forbes https://t.co/8YDRQeXSIo
— Thomas A. Baker III (@DrTab3) May 5, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
Henry Stuckey
Another sad instance of brain injury taking its toll.
Player with 1972 Miami Dolphins, pleads guilty to assault, cites concussions https://t.co/tGfNSQEHDu via @bianieri
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 14, 2017
Rolando McClain
Former #NFL Rolando McClain arrested again on window tinting & drug violation charges https://t.co/SFtBBu8Gmw via @decaturdaily
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 14, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
#NHL has absolutely zero idea how to handle head injuries (nor a few other issues) https://t.co/VXVhL7MQN1 via @ferrell_peter
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 14, 2017
While all improvements are welcome and needed, I have to ask if any helmet can protect against the brain’s impact against the skull? Still technologies that can minimize or mitigate risk are important.
Vicis Zero1, billed as the safest helmet in football is set to make its #NFL debut next season https://t.co/X6asGVq05Z via @JADubin5
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 14, 2017
When will ppl stop judging & start caring?
These guys w/ barely a HS education had no idea what they were getting themselves (& others) into https://t.co/cKYnGdU8kf— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 14, 2017
@SheillaDingus Yes. Did you see this? –> Simmons Says: Hard to have sympathy for former NHLer Chris Simon https://t.co/zrIYDOIU1g
— Concerned Mom (@ConcernedMom9) May 14, 2017
1972 Dolphins a poignant symbol of football’s concussion saga https://t.co/KANmWrWGIV
— Concerned Mom (@ConcernedMom9) May 14, 2017
Head games: Leagues have duty of care to their players | Home | Ottawa Sun https://t.co/Q4h9CMjeoc
— Concerned Mom (@ConcernedMom9) May 14, 2017
Football’s toll: At least seven members of 1972 Dolphins affected by cognitive impairment https://t.co/LJbXOaKNkE
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 13, 2017
Core members of Miami Dolphins’ iconic ’72 team in failing health | Miami Herald https://t.co/s92UQz3ENw pic.twitter.com/Nh0T5bpyMs
— Concerned Mom (@ConcernedMom9) May 13, 2017
In 1976-77 game vs Boston, unconscious Gratton propped up, given smelling salts, “told ‘you’re good to go’ w/o even a rest on the bench.” pic.twitter.com/KEdo0lU08Z
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) May 13, 2017
Family Of Ex-NFL Player Accused Of Killing Mom Says Sport Changed Him « CBS Los Angeles https://t.co/7W0AyDNkgB pic.twitter.com/zlqa67lyR4
— Concerned Mom (@ConcernedMom9) May 12, 2017
✊?Athlete Activism:
.@evan9rossman takes a close look @ #Eagles @MalcolmJenkins proactive steps for social change https://t.co/cU5ROZ2gnX
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 14, 2017
After looking at the facts @enodav is forced to ask, “Is Colin Kaepernick being Blackballed?” https://t.co/8kR4wfKGoB via @SportsandPolitics
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 14, 2017
.@ChuckModi1: NFL owners, fans would rather not win than sign Colin Kaepernick https://t.co/MiEGJEulG2 @ShaunKing
— Eric Barrow (@EricBarrow) May 12, 2017
Today, Adam Jones (@SimplyAJ10) made a $20,000 personal donation to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City. pic.twitter.com/vkl7ooaCxv
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) May 13, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
WinView, a sports betting startup, raises $12M. Investors include Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitals. https://t.co/AmTIo671Yd
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 15, 2017
NHL is an investor in DraftKings and a team owner now owns a stake in a sports betting company, yet it opposes legalized sports betting.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 15, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
NFLPA sets up reserve fund in case of work stoppage https://t.co/tfG5kOvxvi via @azcentral
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 14, 2017
Brandon Browner posted this at 1 AM tonight pic.twitter.com/owSAg2TttZ
— Brenden Ertle (@BrendenE_Saints) May 13, 2017
Permission? ✔️
Funding? ✔️
Lease? ✖️
Oops❓ https://t.co/XW3qDbj4HF via @ProFootballTalk— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 13, 2017
?NCAA Notebook:
Jim said “17 and 18 year olds don’t deserve pay because the schools built their brands over 100 years.” Doesn’t that apply to him too? https://t.co/g7U7hkt6oN
— Anfro (Too Urban) (@CleatEliteAnfro) May 14, 2017
Flush with TV money, Big Ten is giving commissioner Jim Delany a $20 million bonus https://t.co/krFlPBS3Dd pic.twitter.com/lpONp7SRDX
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) May 12, 2017
Jim Harbaugh hints at racism in NCAA rules enforcement. https://t.co/s3WmOHDPIB
— Anfro (Too Urban) (@CleatEliteAnfro) May 13, 2017
?This & That:
Written in 2015, his words regarding the #Rams were prescient, and St. Louis’ losses are now being litigated. https://t.co/KbbC44obwA
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 15, 2017
Good read:
Show Me the Money: Why Do Local Governments Subsidize Sports? – Part Two https://t.co/bpLEJix9Cq via @IanPGunn— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 15, 2017
Cincinnati is broke thanks to publicly-financed sports stadiums, via @BobSaietta #ScamHasConsequences https://t.co/AeQRubzANl
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 13, 2017
The dude who wrote this column is named… Dick Rider.
(I’m not kidding. Bad take, DICK) https://t.co/tPFwHfi2x6
— Robert Silverman (@BobSaietta) May 12, 2017
Three years out of the NFL, he’s about to graduate from law school https://t.co/SIfQLitVtZ
— Debra Pyka (@DebbiePyka) May 14, 2017
Jeff Samardzija proves it’s better to play baseball than football https://t.co/SxxKJZ0Is3 via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 14, 2017
