Former NFL football players swindled out of royalties fees from EA Sportsâ Madden NFL video game series will get $28.1 million by the National Football League Players Association. A federal judge has upheld the decision.
https://lastchance.cc/nfl-retirees-win-28m-in-madden-lawsuit-5083299%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Judge Williams Alsup expressed his opinion on the matter just a fortnight ago, but has since squashed the NFLPAâs hopes for an appeal. Possibly more than 2,000 former pro footballers will be on the receiving end of a check from the NFLPA.
https://lastchance.cc/judge-upholds-28-million-award-to-retired-nfl-players-5131661%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
No word on the unionâs plans to borrow any quick cash from its buddies at Electronic Arts.
NFL Union Loses Appeal, Will Pay $28 Million to Retired Players [Bloomberg]
Lawsuit: Retired NFLers Cheated by EA, Union [Kotaku]
https://lastchance.cc/lawsuit-retired-nflers-cheated-by-ea-union-5059011%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E