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Article Date: October 2014
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Preliminary NCAA Concussion Settlement Scrutinized by Judge


Aspects of the $75 million proposed class-action settlement, which calls for the NCAA to impose strict new deadlines for diagnosing and managing player concussions and other head injuries, was questioned by U.S. District Court Judge John Lee yesterday during a court hearing. He reportedly asked whether the class was too big, whether it is fair to toss out personal-injury claims and whether the relief is appropriate.

 

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