McMahon, 6 Players Sue NFL for Ignoring Impact of Head Injuries
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Former quarterback Jim McMahon and six other players accused the National Football League of ignoring the consequences of head injuries to promote on-field violence for the fans.
The NFL has known that players who suffered repeated concussions were likely to experience symptoms of post-traumatic brain injury including headaches, dizziness and memory loss, the group said in a complaint filed Aug. 17 in Philadelphia federal court. The league failed to develop appropriate ways to identify players who were at risk, said the players, who are demanding medical monitoring.