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Boogaard Family Sues NHL For Son’s Death
The family of a National Hockey League player who died of an accidental overdose of pain medication and alcohol has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the NHL, blaming it for brain damage he suffered as an enforcer and for his addiction to prescription painkillers.
State Rep. Seeking To Limit Tackling At High School Football Practice
State Rep. Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills) said conversations with Northbrook neurologist Dr. Larry Robbins led to her increased concern about young athletes taking repeated hits to the head.
County To Pay $20M To Settle Lawsuit Over Boy’s Brain Damage
The Cook County Board has approved a $20 million settlement for the family of a toddler who suffered severe brain damage after surgery at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County.
Brain-Damaged Little Leaguer Gets $14.5M In Metal Bat Lawsuit
A New Jersey teenager who was left with brain damage after he was struck by a line drive while playing in a youth baseball game will receive a $14.5 million settlement from his lawsuit against the bat manufacturer, Little League Baseball and a sporting goods chain.
Woman Who Battered Child Into Brain Damage Gets 18 Years
Lake Superior Court Judge Thomas Stefaniak Jr. imposed an 18-year sentence for aggravated battery and neglect of a dependent for an East Chicago woman who beat her 2-year-old child, causing a permanent, lifelong disability.
Study: Heading In Soccer Might Cause Brain Injuries
It’s the world’s most popular sport and now there’s new evidence that playing soccer can damage your brain.
Report: Duerson Might Not Have Qualified For Disability Award
Former Bear Dave Duerson’s degenerative brain injuries might not even have qualified for benefit under the NFL disability plan he himself helped create, according to a published report.
Breaking News: Hunter Hillenmeyer placed on IR due to concussion
Update 9/14 at 5:32pm The Chicago Bears have confirmed the fact that Hunter Hillenmeyer was placed on the IR. In a statement released to the press the Bears also confirmed it was the result of […]
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