Judge Raises Concerns Over NCAA Settlement Terms, Scrutinizes Damage Assessment and Fund Allocation
San Francisco, CA — A federal judge has raised significant concerns over the proposed $185 million settlement between the NCAA and student-athletes who filed a class-action lawsuit claiming they were not adequately protected against sports-related concussions. During a recent hearing, U.S. District Judge William Alsup questioned not only the settlement’s amount but also how the funds would be distributed among the affected athletes. The lawsuit, which was initially filed in 2011, argued that the NCAA failed to address or mitigate the risks associated with concussions in collegiate sports, thereby endangering the health and safety of … Read more