The National Football League has been hit with a class-action lawsuit by retired players who claim that they were improperly given painkillers, leading to health problems. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in California by retired players Keith Van Horne, Richard Dent, Roy Green among others, claims the league has “intentionally, recklessly and negligently created and maintained a culture of drug misuse, substituting players’ health for profit.” See video: Anderson Cooper Tears Apart Dallas Anchor Offended by Michael Sam NFL Draft Kiss The complaint goes on to claim that the NFL hasn't allowed players time to heal from injuries, and instead “illegally.
- 5/21/2014
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
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