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Class action lawsuit: Saints fans who bought tickets to NFC title game deserved better than that finish
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - The penalty call not heard ’round the world – one that many believe would have sent the New Orleans Saints to the Super Bowl instead of the L.A. Rams – is being resurrected in a lawsuit filed against the National Football League (NFL) on behalf of everyone who bought a ticket to the infamous NFC championship game in January. -
Dispute between former NFL player and concussion-litigation funder might not make it to arbitration
PHILADELPHIA – A ruling from a federal judge in Pennsylvania remains pending on whether or not compulsory arbitration will be permanently prohibited, in the case of a litigation funder that pursued financial recovery against a former National Football League player who allegedly failed to repay it a loan. -
NFL alleges widespread fraud by unnamed plaintiffs lawyers, doctors in concussion settlement; Special investigator appropriate, class counsel says
PHILADELPHIA – If the National Football League has their way, sanctions will be issued and a special investigator will be appointed to the NFL’s $1 billion Concussion Settlement program, as the league alleges an independent claims administrator determined that 23 percent of the claims submitted to it were fraudulent. -
Former 49ers cheerleader appeals loss in wage conspiracy lawsuit against NFL
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A former San Francisco 49ers cheerleader identified in court papers as Kelsey K. is appealing the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California’s order to dismiss her case against the National Football League. -
The NFL allegedly failed to pay cheerleaders a fair wage
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — An anonymous Jane Doe recently filed a class action lawsuit against the National Football League and 27 of its teams for allegedly not paying their cheerleaders a fair wage in violation of Workers' Compensation acts. -
Third Circuit affirms ruling in class action over Super Bowl tickets
The federal appeals court upheld a New Jersey federal court’s 2015 ruling, concluding that the plaintiffs lacked standing to sue.