NFL accused of using race in concussion disability assessments to deny black players benefits
The NFL Concussion Settlement disability assessments allegedly use race as a factor to lower baseline cognitive function scores for black and brown players, making it harder for them to qualify for disability benefits. Physicians are reportedly pressured to use this scale. A petition demands the practice stop and that demographic data be released. The settlement is overseen by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
- Date it happened
- 2021-02-09
- Organisation involved
- NFL
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