Helmet Maker Wins Summary Judgment In Bellwether Cases Alleging Brain Injuries

Mealey's (January 13, 2022, 2:00 PM EST) -- CHICAGO — An Illinois federal judge on Jan. 10 excluded two expert witnesses retained by seven bellwether plaintiffs who allege that an inadequate warning on a football helmet caused the former players’ brain and neurocognitive injuries, awarding the company summary judgment on the claims of those plaintiffs, but denied its request to dismiss the remaining cases....