NCAA facing 43 concussion lawsuits after latest filings
The NCAA is now facing 43 class-action lawsuits related to the handling of concussions by Division I football programs after 18 more were filed this week.
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Late appeal moves NFL concussion case to Supreme Court
A last-minute appeal in the NFL concussion case, filed by the son of an all-star and civil rights activist, has sent the proposed settlement to the U.S. Supreme Court and delays payouts for at least several months.
2 US swimmers leave Rio after robbery scandal; 3rd pays fine
Two American Olympic swimmers were on their way home Friday after being pulled off a plane a day earlier to testify about an alleged robbery at the Rio Olympics that Brazilian police said was made up. The lawyer for a third U.S. swimmer said he would make a $10,800 payment and leave Brazil later in […]
Hall of Fame pledges to refund tickets, parking, hotel for Colts-Packers debacle
The decision comes after four fans file a class-action lawsuit in federal court on behalf of all ticket holders who lost out when the game was canceled.
Lawsuit filed by fans who missed Hall of Fame game
Four fans have sued the NFL over the Hall of Fame game in Canton that was canceled because of poor field conditions.
Emails heat up lawsuit over sale of Pacers stake
Attorneys for the IRS have gotten their hands on an email that appears to buttress their case that Herb Simon received a sweetheart deal when he acquired his ailing brother Mel’s 50 percent ownership in the Indiana Pacers in early 2009, just a few months before Mel died at age 82.
Couple sues, claims neighborhood unsafe with Pokemon gamers
Wahby Park in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, used to be a quiet spot for a dozen or so residents to go for a stroll around sunset. Then came hundreds of smartphone-wielding, garden-stomping Pokemon players.
Lawsuit planned by fans over called-off Hall of Fame game
Several fans who traveled to Canton, Ohio, for the National Football League Hall of Fame game that was canceled on Sunday night because of poor field conditions are planning to sue the NFL and the hall.
NCAA athletes allowed to pursue $1B compensation case
The National Collegiate Athletic Association must face claims by tens of thousands of current and former students testing the limits on how much compensation they can get for years of playing basketball and football.
Report: USA Gymnastics kept possible abuse by coaches under wraps
An investigation into Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics published Thursday determined the organization collected complaints of improper conduct by over 50 coaches between 1996 and 2006 and regularly declined to forward them on to the authorities unless expressly asked to do so, opening the door for further abuse in some cases.
Corporate lawyers argue over whether Colbert can be Colbert
After CBS "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert told viewers that lawyers representing his old Comedy Central show said he couldn't be "Stephen Colbert" anymore, he thumbed his nose at them with a transparent dodge.
Appeal filed in copyright case of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway’
Lawyers have appealed a jury decision that cleared Led Zeppelin of accusations it lifted a riff from an obscure 1960s instrumental for the intro to its classic rock anthem "Stairway to Heaven."
Ex-wrestlers sue WWE over head injuries
More than 50 former professional wrestlers sued World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., saying the company is responsible for repeated head trauma including concussions they suffered in the ring that led to long-term neurological damage.
Brady to drop appeal, serve 4-game ‘Deflategate’ suspension
Tom Brady said on Friday he will stop fighting his suspension for "Deflategate," a scandal that tarnished the reputation of one of the sport's best players, tested the authority of Commissioner Roger Goodell and exposed rifts inside the league office.
Tom Brady’s ‘Deflategate’ appeal rejected by federal court
Quarterback Tom Brady's last best chance to avoid serving a four-game "Deflategate" suspension to start the new season was flatly rejected Wednesday by an appeals court.
NCAA, ACC face head-injury suit from former UNC football player
A former University of North Carolina football player has sued the Atlantic Coast Conference and the NCAA in federal court in Indianapolis, claiming his life changed after hits he took in practice and on the field caused concussions.
Pete Rose sues former baseball investigator over rape claims
Former baseball star Pete Rose on Wednesday sued the lawyer whose investigative report got him kicked out of baseball for gambling, alleging the lawyer defamed him last year by saying on the radio that Rose raped young teen girls during spring training.
Jury finds Led Zeppelin did not steal riff for ‘Stairway’
Led Zeppelin did not steal a riff from an obscure 1960s instrumental tune to use for the introduction of its classic rock anthem "Stairway to Heaven," a federal court jury decided Thursday.
Jury gets peek at making of Led Zeppelin’s epic ‘Stairway’
Rock 'n' roll history played out Tuesday in a Los Angeles courtroom as vintage recordings of Led Zeppelin working on the song that became the epic "Stairway to Heaven" were played and the songwriters discussed its craft.
Led Zeppelin lawyers ask judge to toss ‘Stairway’ case
Led Zeppelin's lawyers asked a judge to throw out a case accusing the band's songwriters of ripping off a riff for "Stairway to Heaven."