NHL Reaches $18.9M Settlement For Players’ Head Injuries Lawsuit

The NHL reached a settlement in a concussion lawsuit filed by more than 100 former players that alleged negligence for dealing with head injuries and claimed that the league concealed the long-term risks of head injuries. The league announced the settlement on Monday, though it still is not admitting any liability for the players’ claims. "The NHL does not acknowledge any liability for the Plaintiffs’ claims in these cases," the NHL’s statement read. "However, the parties agree that the settlement is a fair and reasonable resolution and that it is in the parties’ respective best interests to receive the benefits of the settlement and to avoid the burden, risk and expense of further litigation." The announcement comes after months of court mediation.