NFL Management, Union Sued Over Brain Injury Benefits

• Council, union, retirement board hit with would-be class action by former safety over disability benefits • Entities charged with violating benefits law by not disclosing plan aspects, discouraging use of counsel • Former player for Jaguars, Bears, Falcons seeks to represent at least 3,716 retired, separated players

A former NFL player sued the league’s management council, the players’ union, and the retirement board, alleging that he and others with head injuries were denied crucial information on how to request disability benefits.

The NFL Management Council, which represents teams in collective bargaining, the NFL Players Association, and the Retirement Board ...