June 7, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / NFL Concussion Lawsuits
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals denied the request by some former players to rehear arguments against the NFL Concussion Settlement Agreement. A group of former players objected to the Settlement Agreement’s treatment of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, CTE, and asked a larger panel of judges to consider hearing further arguments. A one-page decision stated that a majority of Third Circuit Judges were not in favor of rehearing the case. Players hoping to alter the Settlement Agreement can petition the Supreme Court to hear their case, but it is unlikely that Court would do so. Unfortunately, until all appeals are exhausted, no money will be paid out on concussion claims
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IKEA Dresser and Chest Recall
June 30, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / IKEA Recall
As the father of a young child, I was devastated to hear about the tragic accidents which lead to the IKEA chest and dresser recall. A family’s home should always be a safe place and it is a shame that some companies continue to put their profits ahead of the safety of their customers. I commend the families and lawyers who took action against IKEA after the tragedy suffered by their families. Without these lawsuits being filed, these dangerous products may have continued to remain on the market, causing harm to more children.
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IKEA Dresser & Chest Recall List
June 29, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / IKEA Recall
IKEA is recalling 29 million chests and dressers in the United States after reports of serious injuries and childhood deaths from dresser and chest tip-overs were reported. The full list of recalled dressers and chests can be found on this page.
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Appellate Court Refuses to Hear Further Arguments
June 8, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / NFL Concussion Lawsuits
Since the Third Circuit Court of Appeals refused to hear further arguments for altering the NFL Concussion Settlement Agreement, the only avenue left for players to challenge the agreement is the Supreme Court. While it is unlikely that the country’s highest court will agree to hear the case, former players certainly have the right to take their challenge as far as they can. However, it should be noted that funds cannot begin to be paid out until all appeals have been exhausted. This means that former players may have to wait even longer to receive money from the Settlement Agreement.
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Court Denies Hearing Further Arguments on Approved NFL Settlement
June 7, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / NFL Concussion Lawsuits
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals denied the request by some former players to rehear arguments against the NFL Concussion Settlement Agreement. A group of former players objected to the Settlement Agreement’s treatment of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, CTE, and asked a larger panel of judges to consider hearing further arguments. A one-page decision stated that a majority of Third Circuit Judges were not in favor of rehearing the case. Players hoping to alter the Settlement Agreement can petition the Supreme Court to hear their case, but it is unlikely that Court would do so. Unfortunately, until all appeals are exhausted, no money will be paid out on concussion claims
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