Football Judge dismisses NFL retiree lawsuit vs. union

Mr. Laz · 05-29-2012, 07:20 PM

Judge dismisses NFL retiree lawsuit vs. union
May 29 5/29/2012 7:57:55 PM

A lawsuit filed against the NFL Players Association by retirees was dismissed Tuesday by a federal judge, who said she's "empathetic to their concerns" but ruled they had no legal right to hundreds of millions of dollars in additional post-career benefits they claimed they lost during lockout talks last year according to the Associated Press.

U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson issued her order from St. Paul, Minn.

Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Carl Eller, a former Minnesota Vikings star, was the lead plaintiff in the complaint that argued current players and their attorneys had no right to bargain with NFL owners about retiree benefits because they weren't legally a union last summer.

Michael Hausfeld, the lead lawyer for the retired players, said his group plans to appeal Nelson's decision to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis.

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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Judge dismisses NFL retiree lawsuit vs. union Judge dismisses NFL retiree lawsuit vs. union May 29 5/29/2012 7:57:55 PM A lawsuit filed against the NFL Players Association by retirees was dismissed Tuesday by a federal judge, who said she's "empathetic to their concerns" but ruled they had no legal right to hundreds of millions of dollars in additional post-career benefits they claimed they lost during lockout talks last year according to the Associated Press. U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson issued her order from St. Paul, Minn. Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Carl Eller, a former Minnesota Vikings star, was the lead plaintiff in the complaint that argued current players and their attorneys had no right to bargain with NFL owners about retiree benefits because they weren't legally a union last summer. Michael Hausfeld, the lead lawyer for the retired players, said his group plans to appeal Nelson's decision to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/theredzoneorg
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