The NFL knew about the ill-effects of concussions for decades but withheld the information from players until last year, 75 former players allege in a lawsuit.
In their suit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court Tuesday, the former professional players didn't know about the long-term effects of concussions and relied on the league to protect them, CNN reported.
The lawsuit also names football equipment maker Riddell Inc. as a defendant.
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