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Litigation

Aug. 30, 2014

International soccer governing body sued over concussions

Current and former soccer players and parents filed a class action against the Federation Internationale de Football Association and national and youth soccer groups in an effort to change how injuries could be prevented and handled.


By Hadley Robinson


Daily Journal Staff Writer


On the heels of two major settlements with college and professional sports organizations over improper prevention and care for concussions, the international governing body of soccer is the next target.


A group of current and former soccer players and parents filed a class action in San Francisco federal court Wednesday against the Fèdèration Internationale de Football Association and national an...

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