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Steve Gleason entitled to 5 million from lawsuit and didn't sue
Posted by tduecen on 9/2/13 at 1:45 pm10
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I posted this on Saints board but this is news worthy for all former players who actually are battling impairments and not just looking for a quick handout.
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For example, former Saints defensive back Steve Gleason, who has spent the past few years valiantly battling ALS, is eligible for a seven-figure payment — even though he didn’t sue the NFL.
Because the settlement expands the pool of 4,500-plus plaintiffs into a class that encompasses all retired players and creates a system for ensuring that only men with severe cognitive impairment will be compensated, Gleason automatically is eligible.
Under the formula that has been created, he can get up to $5 million from the $675 million compensation fund.
I posted this on Saints board but this is news worthy for all former players who actually are battling impairments and not just looking for a quick handout.
re: Steve Gleason entitled to 5 million from lawsuit and didn't suePosted by MusicMaster on 9/2/13 at 2:18 pm to tduecen
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Steve Gleason
One of my all-time fav players. The guy just loved the game.
re: Steve Gleason entitled to 5 million from lawsuit and didn't suePosted by RandySavage on 9/5/13 at 11:13 am to Ostrich
I would imagine they respect the fact he is bowing out gracefully and with some dignity. Much stronger legacy to leave his family than some extra money.
re: Steve Gleason entitled to 5 million from lawsuit and didn't suePosted by supadave3 on 9/5/13 at 11:15 am to RandySavage
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Much stronger legacy to leave his family than some extra money.
$5 million isn't 'some extra money'. Its freaking life changing and could last for generations if invested right.
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re: Steve Gleason entitled to 5 million from lawsuit and didn't suePosted by USMC Gators on 9/5/13 at 11:16 am to tduecen
Did he somehow get ALS from playing football?
re: Steve Gleason entitled to 5 million from lawsuit and didn't suePosted by TunaTigers on 9/5/13 at 11:22 am to USMC Gators
There is a higher incidence of former nfl players that develop ALS when compared to the general population, but its unknown what the root cause is.
re: Steve Gleason entitled to 5 million from lawsuit and didn't suePosted by RandySavage on 9/5/13 at 11:28 am to supadave3
Doesn't matter, still tainted. Sure it would be hard to turn down but I respect him for doing so.
I'm sure he has a pretty solid life insurance plan as well and isn't going to be leaving them broke.
I'm sure he has a pretty solid life insurance plan as well and isn't going to be leaving them broke.
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re: Steve Gleason entitled to 5 million from lawsuit and didn't suePosted by USMC Gators on 9/5/13 at 11:33 am to RandySavage
He should swallow his pride (if he can actually still swallow of course) and take the money.
re: Steve Gleason entitled to 5 million from lawsuit and didn't suePosted by NIH on 9/5/13 at 11:36 am to RandySavage
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Sure it would be hard to turn down but I respect him for doing so.
what makes it so honorable? the money would be helping his family for frick's sake. not like he's going to grab 5 mil and spend it on hookers and blow.
re: Steve Gleason entitled to 5 million from lawsuit and didn't suePosted by Fun Bunch on 9/5/13 at 11:44 am to RandySavage
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Doesn't matter, still tainted. Sure it would be hard to turn down but I respect him for doing so.
He hasn't turned down anything. He just didn't join in the lawsuit.
He still gets the 5 million, which he will almost certainly take and give to his foundation, or hopefully his family.
re: Steve Gleason entitled to 5 million from lawsuit and didn't suePosted by RandySavage on 9/5/13 at 1:03 pm to NIH
Opting not to try and weasel your way into money you don't deserve instead of taking the handout like most everyone out there these days is honorable imo.
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