⚖️Litigation Lane:
NFL Painkiller Lawsuits
Excellent analysis of painkiller lawsuits via @ZachZagger
Painkiller Battles Loom Over NFL Despite Early Success https://t.co/FFRt1uXfZC pic.twitter.com/ZxnchhubLz— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 19, 2017
Adrian Robinson vs. NFL, Riddell
If you’re interested in the depths of which the NFL will dive in order to promote its brand and increase profit at any cost, you should read this lawsuit in its entirety.
This one is definitely worth reading, just for the intro alone. Terrific work by #CTE litigator @BradSohn. https://t.co/LJ6xgEb8an
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 19, 2017
Link to new concussion lawsuit filed by Estate of Adrian Robinson vs. NFL in Pennsylvania state court: https://t.co/1aLw0BOVjk #CTE
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 19, 2017
Adrian Robinson wrongful death #CTE lawsuit describes a “decades old” conspiracy designed to insulate “from litigation exactly like this.” pic.twitter.com/7vEl4lqiRa
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 19, 2017
Lawsuit describes a joint venture in “protective equipment fraud” born of “death and paralysis” https://t.co/dl9B9LRfoJ pic.twitter.com/cTILtshg4Y
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 19, 2017
Robinson was claimed by Broncos in Sept. 2013. Waived about a month later. Death in ’15 ruled suicide by hanging. https://t.co/8jtlLee2ch
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 19, 2017
Art DeCarlo vs. NFL
NFL seeks to halt discovery in Art DeCarlo CTE lawsuit based on its appeal of NY court ruling rejecting SOL defense: https://t.co/wcLp1ORBML
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 19, 2017
NFL answers #CTE allegations in Art DeCarlo opt-out lawsuit. Spoiler alert: league denies liability. Read it here: https://t.co/KJRLhqknib
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 19, 2017
NFL alleges in new court filing that former player Art DeCarlo is partially at fault for his own #CTE condition: pic.twitter.com/Pygr6n2vwZ
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 19, 2017
Nyeem Wartman-White vs. International Specialty Insurance Co. (underwriter for Lloyd’s of London)
Penn State LB Nyeem Wartman-White sues disability insurer for reneging on $1.5M loss-of-value policy, via @PennLive: https://t.co/fAy0e6Ot9a
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 19, 2017
Conan O’Brien
Conan O’Brien is being sued over a joke at the expense of Pete Carroll (but it’s not Carroll suing him) https://t.co/gTpNPQlNi6
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 19, 2017
Federal judge allows lawsuit vs. Conan O’Brien over stolen Tom Brady joke to proceed to trial, via @johnbreech https://t.co/2sAfIw3d8V
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 19, 2017
Baylor
“New lawsuit alleges brutal gang rapes and dog fighting at Baylor football parties” by @linzsports https://t.co/ibGdDY8SdB
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 18, 2017
Jah Reid vs. University of Central Florida
#NFL player Jah Reid sues former school for unauthorized use of name, & image https://t.co/oIsH7lBKBc
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 18, 2017
Vijay Singh v. the PGA Tour
Everything you need to know about Vijay Singh v. the PGA Tour (but were afraid to ask) https://t.co/57nJQiNcEV via @McCannSportsLaw
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 18, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
Michael Floyd
Michael Floyd’s remaining DUI sentence transferred to Minnesota https://t.co/wm3u0tnkeL
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 18, 2017
Gerald McCoy Burglary
An 18-year-old got a 5-year prison term for a series of crimes that included breaking into Gerald McCoy’s home https://t.co/AsWGClwZYr
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 18, 2017
?Concussion Discussion
Difficult but vitally important read from @mikefreemanNFL
https://t.co/DZO8AfsNMg via @BleacherReport— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 19, 2017
Tom Brady has had concussions. Gasp. https://t.co/LVlWNmvvCQ via @wordpressdotcom
— DocFlynn (@jessdeede) May 18, 2017
Drew Brees won’t have to worry about his wife blurting out that he has suffered undisclosed concussions https://t.co/WR8LpUI9S4
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 19, 2017
ICYMI: @SInow covered the brain pledges from former #NFL stars @Hasselbeck & @LeonardMarsha70 yesterday: https://t.co/g7iJ0C0rf5
— Concussion L.F. (@ConcussionLF) May 18, 2017
?Cannabis Conversation:
.@McCannSportsLaw: Dynamics have changed w/ Sessions and leagues’ willingness to accept marijuana likely impacted https://t.co/fhvNsz7Xue
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 19, 2017
?Health & Safety:
⚡️ “Harvard Players’ Health Study – Selected Snips” by @SheillaDingushttps://t.co/rnzC9KRBTI
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 18, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
Matt Chaney: History of American Football con’d https://t.co/9sm72BO7Kc via @RobertinSeattle
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 19, 2017
Matt Chaney: History of American Football con’d | Independent Football Veterans https://t.co/uzJ3yvLfcD pic.twitter.com/Fm9z0QYZcf
— Concerned Mom (@ConcernedMom9) May 18, 2017
As usual @mikefreemanNFL‘s 10 Point Stance is one of the week’s best reads.
https://t.co/roCFLIzOPT via @BleacherReport #NFL— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 18, 2017
.@AndrewBrandt on a sinister contract trend: Teams negotiating language that voids future guarantees for fines (!)https://t.co/M5j7KXAdpU pic.twitter.com/XaEV6scpNd
— The MMQB (@theMMQB) May 16, 2017
Las Vegas, Raiders finally strike a deal on a stadium lease https://t.co/h40wg0RDPK
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 19, 2017
L.A. needs waiver allowing Super Bowl in first year at stadium https://t.co/wbMk0td45r
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 18, 2017
Report: United Airlines buying naming rights to L.A. Memorial Coliseum https://t.co/PfDovlfCeO
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 18, 2017
⚾️MLB Strikes:
MLB To Stream Games Live On Facebook Without Blackouts https://t.co/i1qKo5bZL9
— Maury Brown (@BizballMaury) May 18, 2017
?NBA Hoops:
Mark Cuban admits to tanking; what if an NFL owner would do the same? https://t.co/9VC47BqOsm via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 18, 2017
✊?Athlete Activism:
Mike Evans experienced childhood tragedy. He sees his football camp as a way to help the next generation https://t.co/KRNYCxrIke
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 17, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
Judge’s horseracing contest ruling delivers potential blow to #DFS via @eGRNorthAmerica w/ @WALLACHLEGAL insightshttps://t.co/DN7cUxEfFt
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 18, 2017
Horse Racing Fantasy Sports Biz Takes Bets, Judge Says https://t.co/VNMh5I2ujb via @FolaAk pic.twitter.com/TelcE6WWnc
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 18, 2017
Supreme Court Should Overturn Congress’ Sports Betting Ban, via @michelleminton @ceidotorg https://t.co/blv8PvCGRs
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 18, 2017
?This & That:
Sports world skeptical of Robert Mueller’s appointment to lead Trump/Russia investigation https://t.co/SaXKylTen5 via @MarcusDiNitto
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 18, 2017
Shoe company accused of shocking racism against Serena Williams https://t.co/SDWPFh1LWe via @juliakmarsh
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) May 18, 2017
?And a bit of the good…
Bucs WR Bernard Reedy has an $11 per hour side job driving a van for company that transports people in wheelchairs: https://t.co/9FhqTR39DC
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) May 20, 2017
