Over objections from dozens of retired National Football League players, a federal appeals court has upheld the league’s $1 billion concussion litigation settlement that would compensate more than 20,000 former players.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on Monday morning affirmed the holding of the lower court that the settlement was adequate compensation for players suffering from an array of brain injuries, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
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