NCAA Concussion Class Action

We did not.

Here is what I know so far...........

I got one of the notices but I cant remember why.

We got one this week

We did not.

I got one addressed to me. Surprised they had records of D3 football players going back that far.

Son got one.

Son has not received any sort of notice.

I got one for myself as well. Can't believe they could find me after all these years and multiple moves. Guess my college has done a good job of keeping up with me.

Wondering.....of those that got the notice, was the player injured at some point during his/her college career?  Mine was.

I received a notice for myself. I played Fall 1989-Spring 1993. I never had a concussion. However, the information indicates that it could cover medical exams to determine if I had damage anyway as they did not have good protocols in place to determine if a concussion occurred way back then.  

I'm sorry but this is absurd.  Medical advancements led us to understand what could cause a concussion but also if one had occurred.  What does this have to do with a person who played football 50 years ago, and *gulp* sorry, I don't see how the NCAA is at fault.  Whew, that last part was tough to say, but I got through it.

My 2 baseball players got something - one got his today... my football playing son, nothing yet (he only played one year, still)... Ironically he worked part-time during college for a guy in the greater Boston area who was trying to get in on the NFL concussion lawsuit business, so he got to meet a number of interesting people during this time and heard some really scary tales.

I agree a bit w/ caco3girl - it's hard to put the NCAA at fault - I think everyone "knows" these sports come with some inherent dangers.  However, in addition to advances in screening and recognition of concussions there have been advances in technology and equipment through the years that the NCAA could have ignored or not "encouraged" their member institutions "strongly enough" to be sure they got the latest equipment to keep their players safe. It costs "new" money for that. If they knew there was safer equipment, but didn't use it, then that's the area the lawyer attacks (my layman's description - INAL). Since the concussion discussion and CTE are all very relevant today - it's a strike while the coals are hot mentality...

I can tell you from an officials perspective the last couple of years have been very, very interesting at annual rules meetings related to very heated and lengthy discussions about concussions and how to handle things with athletes that are exhibiting signs. it's a very fluid thing as things change year to year as more "definition" of what to do, how to handle things, and what your responsibilities are as an official. No one wants to "lose" their home over it and that fear absolutely exists for many especially in today's litigious society where "someone" has to be put at blame and sometimes the lawsuit shrapnel that can be fired will "get you too".

keewart posted:

Wondering.....of those that got the notice, was the player injured at some point during his/her college career?  Mine was.

Negative.  Neither my oldest son had a concussion (graduated in 2014) nor I had a concussion (graduated in 1984). I'm actually really surprised I got one as was JerseyGirl.  Seriously, I played college tennis 33 years ago.  Getting hit in "mid-section" was a vastly bigger concern playing doubles than a concussion.   I'm going to categorize myself as a legal-stretch for a concussion.

I do agree with caco3girl and johnf that this lawsuit really isn't reasonable to go back in perpetuity.  People knew there were risks especially in contact sports.  There are always risks.  Those risks are much more well known just very recently.  Also, helmet manufacturers and other manufacturers designed helmets and equipment the best they knew how given the information they had. I think it is ludicrous to think they would go out of their way to create sub-standard equipment.   I just don't see this lawsuit going anywhere.  But, we'll let an army of lawyers figure that out. 

Are current players receiving these or just former players?

9and7dad posted:

Are current players receiving these or just former players?

Good question.   Everybody that has responded "yes" is a former NCAA athlete.  Hopefully, somebody who is currently active and received one will respond.

fenwaysouth posted:

9and7dad posted:

Are current players receiving these or just former players?

Good question.   Everybody that has responded "yes" is a former NCAA athlete.  Hopefully, somebody who is currently active and received one will respond.

If the point is that " the NCAA was negligent and breached its duty to protect all current and former student-athletes by failing to adopt appropriate rules regarding concussions." That would imply they weren't protected, but they are NOW. 

My son goes to a fairly large HS in GA.  All athletes are required to take a baseline concussion test on a machine they have prior to their season beginning.  If a concussion is even remotely suspected they take the test on the machine.  If a concussion is still suspected they have a protocol. I would think that qualifies as adopting appropriate rules regarding concussions.

My son, who played from 2009-2012, received one this week.  Wonder how much you get for face-planting while trying to cover first?  ;-)   

Daughter, who rowed from approximately 2012-2013, has not received one.  

fenwaysouth posted:

9and7dad posted:

Are current players receiving these or just former players?

Good question.   Everybody that has responded "yes" is a former NCAA athlete.  Hopefully, somebody who is currently active and received one will respond.

At the top of the notice it says, " If you are a current or former student-athlete who played an NCAA sanctioned sport at an NCAA school at any time thru July 15, 2016"

CaCO3Girl posted:

fenwaysouth posted:

9and7dad posted:

Are current players receiving these or just former players?

Good question.   Everybody that has responded "yes" is a former NCAA athlete.  Hopefully, somebody who is currently active and received one will respond.

If the point is that " the NCAA was negligent and breached its duty to protect all current and former student-athletes by failing to adopt appropriate rules regarding concussions." That would imply they weren't protected, but they are NOW. 

My son goes to a fairly large HS in GA.  All athletes are required to take a baseline concussion test on a machine they have prior to their season beginning.  If a concussion is even remotely suspected they take the test on the machine.  If a concussion is still suspected they have a protocol. I would think that qualifies as adopting appropriate rules regarding concussions.

The allegations in the various lawsuits which ended up being consolidated into the one now being settled alleges much more than "negligence."

The allegations include concealment, i.e., the NCAA knew of the risks and dangers of concussions and concealed those known risks from the student-athletes to whom the NCAA owed a duty of care and complete disclosure.

infielddad posted:

CaCO3Girl posted:

fenwaysouth posted:

9and7dad posted:

Are current players receiving these or just former players?

Good question.   Everybody that has responded "yes" is a former NCAA athlete.  Hopefully, somebody who is currently active and received one will respond.

If the point is that " the NCAA was negligent and breached its duty to protect all current and former student-athletes by failing to adopt appropriate rules regarding concussions." That would imply they weren't protected, but they are NOW. 

My son goes to a fairly large HS in GA.  All athletes are required to take a baseline concussion test on a machine they have prior to their season beginning.  If a concussion is even remotely suspected they take the test on the machine.  If a concussion is still suspected they have a protocol. I would think that qualifies as adopting appropriate rules regarding concussions.

The allegations in the various lawsuits which ended up being consolidated into the one now being settled alleges much more than "negligence."

The allegations include concealment, i.e., the NCAA knew of the risks and dangers of concussions and concealed those known risks from the student-athletes to whom the NCAA owed a duty of care and complete disclosure.

Those of us that played an NCAA sport all know that concussions were (for the most part) not taken seriously until, well......... it sounds like July 15, 2016

adbono posted:

fenwaysouth posted:

9and7dad posted:

Are current players receiving these or just former players?

Good question.   Everybody that has responded "yes" is a former NCAA athlete.  Hopefully, somebody who is currently active and received one will respond.

At the top of the notice it says, " If you are a current or former student-athlete who played an NCAA sanctioned sport at an NCAA school at any time thru July 15, 2016"

I understand that, thank you.  My question wasn't about eligibility, it was about notice receipt relative to currently active players as opposed to ones who are no longer actively participating.

Like I noted before - my youngest got one. He has 2 years of eligibility left, but won't be attending anywhere this fall.  He could go and had coaches interested, but he has decided he doesn't "like" school any more. He's trying to figure out life now. So just because you can throw 90+ doesn't mean you've got it made anywhere - every coach has rules he has to live by!