Dozens of Australian Football League players who suffered concussions could be awarded millions of dollars as part of a landmark class action.
A Melbourne law firm is preparing to launch a multimillion-dollar case against the AFL in the Supreme Court after “numerous” male and female players sustained head injuries while playing.
Margalit Injury Lawyers Managing Principal Michel Margalit said for many current and former players, their quality of life had declined after being injured, and they should be compensated.
“The former players have told us heartbreaking stories of the impact that concussion sustained playing in the AFL has had on their personal lives, their families and their career after their footy ended,” Margalit said….