Concussion in Sport: Liability of Governing Bodies

By Matthew Phillip, of Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP   Concussion in contact sport is a high-profile issue. There is now a much better understanding of the potentially severe long term physical and financial harm that head injuries can cause. Recent developments from the United States demonstrate the potential to be held liable for a player’s injuries. A class action raised on behalf of former NFL players alleged that the league had hidden the dangers of head trauma from them. In December,