A federal judge in Maryland has ruled that a lawsuit accusing the NFL's disability plan of denying valid injury claims can proceed to trial on most counts. The lawsuit, filed last year, alleges bad faith and violations of federal law by officials overseeing the program. The suit can move forward against the board, but not against Commissioner Roger Goodell or trustees individually.
Lawyers for the 10 retired players involved in the potential class action lawsuit hailed the ruling as a significant victory against what they called 'systemic injustice.' They expressed their commitment to holding the plan accountable and correcting the perceived flaws in the system for the benefit of future players.
