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Oct. 17, 2013

Layn R. Phillips

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Layn R. Phillips


In a headline-grabbing case, Phillips served as the court-appointed mediator in the consolidated concussion-related lawsuits brought by more than 4,500 retired football players against the National Football League.


After two months of negotiations under his supervision, the NFL and NFL Properties agreed to contribute $765 million, exclusive of attorneys fees, to provide medical benefits and injury compensation for the players, fund medical and safety research and...

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