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Steve Gleason entitled to 5 million from lawsuit and didn't sue
Posted on 9/2/13 at 1:45 pm
Posted on 9/2/13 at 1:45 pm
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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.
Posted on 9/2/13 at 1:47 pm to tduecen
I'm sure his family and people who take care of him constantly really appreciate that.
Posted on 9/5/13 at 11:16 am to tduecen
Did he somehow get ALS from playing football?
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