Landmark AFL concussion class action explained

Landmark AFL concussion class action explained

A Melbourne law firm has launched a landmark class action against the AFL on behalf of players who have been impacted by concussion due to alleged neglect.

Rooke leads class action launched against AFL over concussions

Casterton export Max Rooke is the lead plaintiff in a landmark class action seeking compensation from the AFL.

More than 60 former AFL players launch class action over concussions

More than 60 former AFL players who claim to have suffered concussions and head knocks during their career have launched a class action against the league.

Class action launched against AFL over concussions

Dual Geelong premiership player Max Rooke is the lead plaintiff in a class action against the AFL. (Martin Philbey/AAP PHOTOS) By Cassandra Morgan in Melbourne A Victoria-based law firm has launched a landmark class action against the AFL, seeking compensation for the serious damage concussion has caused former players. The action, lodged by Margalit Injury Lawyers in the Supreme Court of Victoria, is on behalf of all professional AFL players wh…

Concussion lawsuit could cost AFL $1bn

Dual Geelong premiership player Max Rooke has been named as the lead plaintiff in a landmark class action lodged against the AFL which could see the league pay out $1 billion in compensation to injured players.

Former Cat Rooke to lead concussion class action against AFL in Supreme Court

Dual Geelong premiership player Max Rooke is the lead plaintiff in a landmark class action against the AFL lodged in the Supreme Court of Victoria, seeking compensation for alleged damage to former players due to concussion.