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Money & Corp · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Oct 1, 2026 · Index No. 652933/12|Appeal No. 6004-6005|Case No. 2025-03691 2025-03200| · Appeal

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Should the NFL's insurers pay for concussion settlements?

The NFL argues for insurance coverage related to concussion settlements.

TL;DR

  1. 1The NFL settled lawsuits from players over concussion risks.
  2. 2Insurers argue they shouldn't have to pay for the NFL's settlement.
  3. 3Courts now decide if the settlement qualifies for insurance coverage.

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Should NFL's insurers cover the concussion settlement costs?

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