Steelers Sidestep Attorney Fees in Workers Compensation Case Tied to Concussions

A Pennsylvania state court judge has ruled that the Pittsburgh Steelers do not have to pay attorney fees related to a former player's workers compensation case.   Specifically, the court found that although Chidi F. Iwuoma clearly suffered injuries while playing for the Steelers, he should not be categorized as “disabled" since he went on to play for other professional football teams. Thus the protest of the Steelers was “reasonable,” pursuant to Pennsylvania law.   Iwuoma played