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Late CFL Player, 27, Exhibited CTE Symptoms of Someone Three Times His Age

Springfield, MA: The estate of late NFL player Aaron Hernandez on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit against the National Football League (NFL) and the New England Patriots, alleging that defendants failed to protect Hernandez from traumatic brain injury within the context of active play in football games, all the while knowing that repeated blows to the head could lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), an irreversible brain disease.
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Football Legend Paul Hornung, Now Suffering from Dementia, Files Suit Against Helmet Maker Riddell
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NFL Hall of Famer and Heisman Trophy Winner Paul Hornung filed suit against helmet maker Riddell, claiming the plastic helmet he wore failed to protect his brain and that Riddell failed to warn him of the helmets’ risks.
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Brain Injury Lawsuit Targets the Obvious: Professional Wrestling

NCAA Faces $50 Million Brain Injury Lawsuit

Traumatic Brain Injury Affects Adolescent Brains

The Grid Iron Begins with a New Brain Injury Lawsuit

NCAA Settles Brain Injury Lawsuit

Magistrate’s Opinion Signals Hope, Direction for Brain Injury Plaintiffs

ER Traumatic Brain Injury Visits on the Rise

During Playoffs, the Ongoing Battle Over Traumatic Brain Injury in the Courts

- Brain Injury Lawsuit Stems from GM Ignition Switch Recall By Gordon Gibb (Apr-7-14)
- Helmet Maker Found Not Liable for Brain Injury By Heidi Turner (Mar-27-14)
- Lawsuit Filed in Brain Injury Hazing Case By Heidi Turner (Feb-13-14)
- NFL Brain Injury Settlement Rejected By Heidi Turner (Jan-23-14)
- In Spite of Massive Settlements, Brain Injury Lawsuits Keep Coming By Gordon Gibb (Dec-16-13)
- More Brain Injury Lawsuits Filed against NFL By Heidi Turner (Nov-18-13)
- Former College Player’s Dream Dashed by Concussion and Brain Injury By Gordon Gibb (Oct-5-13)
- Massive NFL Brain Injury Lawsuit Settlement in Play, Families Continue to Sue By Gordon Gibb (Sep-9-13)
- Rising Trampoline Accident and Injury Rates Raise Alarm Bells By Lucy Campbell (Aug-12-13)
- Even Mild Brain Injury Can Lead to Multimillion-Dollar Settlements By Gordon Gibb (Aug-10-13)
- Brain Injury Lawsuit Leads to $14 Million Award By Heidi Turner (Jul-25-13)
- Soccer Heading Linked to Brain Injury By Heidi Turner (Jun-20-13)
- Brain Injury and Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Boogaard Family By Jane Mundy (May-21-13)
- Wrongful Death Lawsuits Added to NFL Concussion Lawsuits By Heidi Turner (Apr-3-13)
- Homeless Vietnam Vet Launches Brain Injury Lawsuit By Gordon Gibb (Mar-2-13)
- Brain Injury Suicide Victim’s Case Now Before the Courts By Gordon Gibb (Feb-16-13)
- Brain Injury: Touchdown Concussion By Jane Mundy (Feb-3-13)
- Brain Injury Employee Denied Unum Benefits, Insurance Attorney Helps By Jane Mundy (Jan-21-13)
- Brain Injury Victim Learning from Scratch By Jane Mundy (Dec-7-12)
- Brain Injury and the CFL: The Scrimmage Continues By Gordon Gibb (Nov-14-12)
- What is a Brain Injury Worth? By Jane Mundy (Oct-20-12)
- NFL Brain Injury Saga Continues By Heidi Turner (Sep-23-12)
- NFL Hit Heavy with Brain Injury Lawsuits—Counters with Breach of Contract Suit By Jane Mundy (Aug-16-12)
- Another Iraq Veteran with Traumatic Brain Injury By Jane Mundy (Jul-17-12)
- Brain Injury Lawsuit Settlement Helps Injured Boy By Gordon Gibb (Jun-3-12)
- Did Junior Seau Suffer from Brain Injury CTE? By Gordon Gibb (May-3-12)
- Woman Says Prescription Drug Caused Brain Injury By Jane Mundy (Apr-19-12)
- Family of Deceased NFL Player Files Brain Injury Lawsuit By Gordon Gibb (Mar-10-12)
- On the Eve of Super Bowl, NFL Brain Injury Lawsuits Consolidated By Gordon Gibb (Feb-1-12)
- Victim's Brain Injury Unrecognized By Jane Mundy (Jan-23-12)
- "Traumatic Brain Injury Mistaken for PTSD," Says Iraq Veteran By Jane Mundy (Dec-20-11)
- Mother Sues District for Son's Brain Injury By Charles Benson (Nov-5-11)
- Traumatic Brain Injury—Critical Information By Jane Mundy (Oct-12-11)
- Former NFL Players File Brain Injury Lawsuits Against League and Manufacturers By Charles Benson (Sep-21-11)
- NFL Faces Brain Injury Lawsuit By Heidi Turner (Sep-3-11)
- Unrecognized Traumatic Brain Injury Ends Policeman's Career By Jane Mundy (Aug-14-11)
- Study Links Brain Injury to Stroke By Jane Mundy (Jul-30-11)
- "Too Often, Unrecognized Brain Injuries Result from Amusement Park Rides," Says Attorney By Jane Mundy (Jul-28-11)
- NFL Sued over Concussions By Gordon Gibb (Jul-21-11)
- New York Man Protesting Motorcycle Helmet Law Dies of Brain Injury By Charles Benson (Jul-5-11)