NHL Sued by Ex-Players Over Culture of ‘Extreme Violence’
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The National Hockey League was sued by nine former players who claim a culture of “extreme violence” resulted in head injuries and subsequent long-term consequences related to trauma.
The NHL has failed to warn players against the risks of head trauma and hid or ignored scientific evidence dating back to the 1920s about repeated head blows in sports, according to a complaint filed yesterday in Manhattan federal court.