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Widow of deceased NFL football star sues NCAA over head injuries
SAN DIEGO - The widow of former NFL and NCAA football player Jeffrey Staggs filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Aug. 27, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, naming the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as defendant. -
NCAA wrongful death suit involving CTE could impact the sport itself, player rep agency lawyer says
A recent wrongful death lawsuit filed against the NCAA alleging a former linebacker at San Diego State University who went on to play for San Diego Chargers died as a result of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a type of trauma suffered in contact sports, could have implications that go beyond the NCAA, an attorney with an NFL player representation agency said. -
Suits involving brain injuries among athletes could be a wake-up call for NCAA, law professor says
The widow of Jeffrey Staggs, a San Diego State linebacker who went on to play for the San Diego Chargers and who died in 2014 when he was 70, recently filed a lawsuit against the NCAA claiming wrongful death of her husband. -
Shawne Merriman alleges Under Armour is infringing his Lights Out trademarks
SAN DIEGO – A former player for the San Diego Chargers alleges Under Armour is unlawfully using his trademark. -
Former Chargers player alleges he was denied benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – A former professional NFL cornerback alleges that his benefits were denied.