CHICAGO, Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The family of former Chicago Bear Dave Duerson filed suit against the NFL, alleging the league concealed information on on-field concussions.
The family of Duerson, who committed suicide last year after being diagnosed with progressive, advanced brain damage known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, allege the NFL had information concussions from playing football could lead to brain damage but did not inform players and coaches, the Chicago Tribune reported Friday.