CareerEnding

Former Timbers Goalkeeper Wins $20 Million Verdict After Career-Ending Surgery

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Portland, Oregon – In a significant court ruling, former professional soccer goalkeeper Jack Gleeson was awarded over $20 million in damages due to a surgical procedure performed by a team doctor that ended his athletic career. The judgment resolves a nearly seven-year dispute concerning medical practices and career-ending injuries in sports. The lawsuit stemmed from an operation conducted by a doctor affiliated with the Portland Timbers, which Gleeson claimed was negligently handled and directly responsible for prematurely ending his professional soccer journey. The incident has spotlighted issues regarding athlete care and medical accountability within the … Read more

Former MLS Star Jake Gleeson Wins $20 Million in Medical Malpractice Case After Career-Ending Surgeries

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Portland, Oregon — In a landmark decision, a Multnomah County jury has awarded former Portland Timbers goaltender Jake Gleeson over $20 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The 34-year-old New Zealand native, whose career was ended by complications following surgery, filed a suit against Dr. Richard H. Edelson, a team-associated physician. Gleeson sustained stress fractures in both legs, which led him to undergo surgery in 2018. He alleged the medical implants used during his surgery were improperly sterilized, resulting in infections that necessitated 14 additional surgeries and led to significant and chronic pain. Discussing his … Read more

Former Basketball Star Sues Northern California Police for Career-Ending Injury During Arrest

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San Francisco, CA — A former professional basketball player has filed a lawsuit against the Northern California police department claiming that an altercation involving officers prematurely ended his sports career. The incident, which occurred during a routine traffic stop last year, reportedly left the athlete with a severely damaged knee. According to the legal documents, the player alleges that the excessive force used by the police during the stop caused significant injuries which required surgery and subsequently derailed his ability to continue playing competitively. The lawsuit details how, during the stop, a misunderstanding escalated into … Read more

Former Basketball Star Sues Northern California Police for Career-Ending Knee Injury

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Sacramento, Calif. – A former basketball player has filed a lawsuit against the Northern California police, claiming an encounter with law enforcement ended his sports career by severely damaging his knee. The incident, which has now led to a court battle, raises questions about police conduct and the use of force during arrests. According to the lawsuit, the ex-athlete was approached by officers during a routine patrol. An altercation ensued, during which the plaintiff alleges his knee was forcefully broken by the police, effectively ending his potential career in basketball. The injury described in the … Read more