Dent v. NFL: The Plaintiffs Survive a Motion to Dismiss

By Jeff Birren, Senior Writer In 2014, ten former NFL players sued the NFL, alleged multiple torts based on allegations that the NFL improperly administered painkilling medication to the players as part of “the NFL’s ‘return to play’ business plan.” Twice, the District Court granted the NFL’s motion to dismiss and twice the Ninth Circuit reversed the dismissal. This occurred most recently in August 2020 when the Circuit reversed the dismissal of one negligence cause of action. (Se