BOYD et al v. NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE et al
Filing
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COMPLAINT against NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE, NFL PROPERTIES LLC ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 055871.), filed by MACARTHUR LANE, MARK COOPER, BRAD JACKSON, ROBERT BELL, CHARLES ANTHONY, CLIFF HARRIS, MARVIN WOODSON, PAUL KRAUSE, NOEL JENKE, CHARLES MYRTLE, CEDRICK HARDMAN, BRUCE LAIRD, JOE DELAMIELLEURE, DON HORN, DENNIS HARRAH, JAMES WILLIAMS, MARK KONAR, TOMMY NOBIS, JAMES JONES, CALVIN JACKSON, TROY JOHNSON, MICHAEL MORTON, PETER LAZETICH, CALEB MILLER, JOSEPH KAPP, MICHAEL WEDDINGTON, HARVEY ARMSTRONG, DERLAND MOORE, MICHAEL MERRIWEATHER, JAMES HARRELL, AARON JONES, II, KENNETH EASLEY, JR, ESTATE OF GREGORY LENS, RICK SANFORD, WILLIAM "BILLY&quo SHIELDS, GARY PADJEN, CHARLES KRUEGER, PHIL VILLAPIANO, KEN FANTETTI, DONNIE GREEN, LEON "RAY" JARVIS, EDWARD WHITE, JOE FERGUSON, JR, LARRY WOODS, DONALD MACEK, JEFF BARNES, CHARLIE SMITH, LEE FOLKINS, DERRICK GAFFNEY, AUGUST "GUS" OTTO, PHILLIP FREEMAN, III, OLRICK JOHNSON, JR, WILLIE GREEN, JAMES HOUGH, CHARLEY HARRAWAY, THOMAS BEER, JAMES GARCIA, FRED FORSBERG, TERRANCE "TERRY&quo METCALF, BOBBY HARDEN, JR, DENNIS MCKNIGHT, ALFRED GROSS, GENE LANG, LEMUEL BARNEY, BRENT BOYD, DELLES HOWELL, JERRY ROBINSON, WILLIAM "BILL" CODY, VICTOR HICKS, ARTHUR STILL, REGINALD CLARK, CRAIG CURRY, DONALD MANOUKIAN, MARK NICHOLS, JEFF MCINTYRE, DAVID RECHER, LEONARD "BUBBA&quo MCDOWELL, JR, MIKE WOOD, TERRY OWENS, CLARENCE VERDIN, BRYAN STOLENBERG, ROD MARTIN, ROBERT KROLL, KEITH NORD, MICHAEL "TONY" DAVIS, CONRAD DOBLER, MELVIN CARVER, MIKE AUGUSTYNIAK, TRUMAINE JOHNSON, FRED SMERLAS, RANDY RAGON, MARGENE ADKINS, NEAL CRAIG, WILLIAM "BILLY&quo TRUAX, KORY MINOR, J. BRUCE JARVIS, LIONEL ANTOINE, STEVE JONES, PETER CRONAN, IRA MATTHEWS, III, MARK COTNEY, JEFFREY WALKER, MERVIN KRAKAU, JON MELANDER, LARRY WEBSTER, FRED ANDERSON. (Attachments: # 1 complaint, # 2 complaint, # 3 complaint, # 4 complaint, # 5 complaint, # 6 complaint, # 7 complaint, # 8 complaint, # 9 complaint, # 10 complaint, # 11 complaint, # 12 complaint, # 13 complaint, # 14 complaint, # 15 complaint, # 16 complaint, # 17 complaint, # 18 complaint, # 19 Civil Cover Sheet)(mima, )
(1979-1984), and the Seattle Seahawks (1985). Sanford suffered repeated and chronic head
impacts during his career in the NFL and is at an increased risk of latent brain disease. As a
result, Sanford has experienced cognitive difficulties including, but not limited to loss of
memory, impulse control problems, depression, fatigue, sleep problems, irritability, neck and
cervical spine arthritis and associated numbness/tingling.
95.
Plaintiff William "Billy" Shields ("Shields") is 58 years old and resides in
Poway, California. He was an NFL offensive tackle who played for the San Diego Chargers
(1975-83), San Francisco 49ers (1984), and the New York Jets (1985). Shields suffered repeated
and chronic head impacts during his career in the NFL and is at an increased risk of latent brain
disease. As a result, Shields has experienced cognitive diffrculties.
96.
Plaintiff Fred Smerlas ("Smerlas") is 54 years old and resides in Sudbury,
Massachusetts. He was an NFL nose tackle who played for the Buffalo Bills (1979-89), the San
Francisco 49ers (1990), and the New England Patriots (1991-1992). Smerlas was a hve-time Pro
Bowl selection (1980-83,and 1988), Smerlas suffered repeated and chronic head impacts during
his career in the NFL and is at an increased risk of latent brain disease. As a result, Smerlas has
experienced cognitive diffi culties.
97.
Plaintiff Charlie Smith ("Smith") is 65 years old and resides with his wife
in Oakland, Califomia. He was
an
NFL running back who played for the Oakland Raiders
(1968-74), and the San Diego Chargers (1974-75). Smith was a member of the Raiders' first
Super Bowl team (Super Bowl
II) which lost to the Green Bay Packers. Smith suffered repeated
and chronic head impacts during his career in the NFL and is at an increased risk of latent brain
disease. As a result, Smith has experienced cognitive difficulties including, but not limited to
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headaches, dizziness, loss of memory, depression, fatigue, sleep problems, and neck and cervical
spine numbness/tingling.
98.
Missouri. He was
an
Plaintiff Arthur Still ("Still") is 56 years old and resides in Liberty,
NFL defensive
end who played for the Kansas
City Chiefs (1978-87), and
the Buffalo Bills (1988-89). Still suffered repeated and chronic head impacts during his career in
the NFL and is at an increased risk of latent brain disease. As a result, Still has experienced
cognitive difficulties including, but not limited to headaches, dizziness, loss of memory, impulse
control problems, depression, suicidal thoughts, fatigue, sleep problems, irritability, and neck
and cervical spine arthritis.
99.
Plaintiff Bryan Stoltenberg ("Stoltenberg") is 39 years old and resides in
Sugar Land, Texas. He was an
NFL center and offensive guard who played for the San Diego
Chargers (1996), the New York Giants (1997) and the Carolina Panthers (1998-2000).
Stoltenberg suffered repeated and chronic head impacts during his career in the NFL and is at an
increased risk of latent brain disease. As a result, Stoltenberg has experienced cognitive
difficulties including, but not limited to headaches, dizziness, loss of meffiory, depression,
fatigue, sleep problems, irritability, and numbness and tingling in neck and cervical spine.
100.
Plaintiff William Truax ("Truax") is 68 years old and resides in Gulfport,
Mississippi. He was an NFL tight end who played for the Los Angeles Rams (1964-70), and the
Dallas Cowboys (197I-73). Truax suffered repeated and chronic head impacts during his career
in the NFL and is at an increased risk of latent brain disease. As a result, Truax has experienced
cognitive difficulties including, but not limited to headaches, dizziness, and neck and cervical
spine arthritis and associated numbness/tingling.
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101.
Plaintiff Clarence Verdin ("Verdin") is 48 years old and resides with his
wife in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was an NFL wide receiver who played for the Washington
Redskins (1986-87), the Indianapolis Colts (1988-93), and the Atlanta Falcons (1994). Verdin
was a two-time Pro-Bowl selection (1990, 1992), and was a member of the Redskins' Super
Bowl XXII Championship team. Verdin suffered repeated and chronic head impacts during his
career in the NFL and is at an increased risk of latent brain disease. As a result, Verdin has
experienced cognitive difficulties.
102. Plaintiff Phil Villapiano ("Villapiano")
is 62 years old and resides with his
wife in Rumson, New Jersey. He was an NFL linebacker who played for the Oakland Raiders
(1971-79), and the Buffalo Bills (1980-83). He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection (1973-76),
and a Super Bowl Champion with Raiders in Super Bowl
XI. Villapiano
suffered repeated and
chronic head impacts during his career in the NFL and is at an increased risk of latent brain
disease. As a result, Villapiano has experienced cognitive difficulties including, but not limited
to loss of memory, sleep problems, irritability, and numbness/tingling in neck and cervical spine.
103. Plaintiff Jeffrey Walker ("V/alker")
is 48 years old and resides
in
Southaven, Mississippi. He was an NFL offensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers (1986), and
the New Orleans Saints (1988-89). Walker suffered repeated and chronic head impacts during
his career in the NFL and is at an increased risk of latent brain disease. As a result, Walker has
experienced cognitive difficulties including, but not limited to headaches, dizziness, loss
of
memory, depression, fatigue, sleep problems, irritability, neck and cervical arthritis and
associated numbness/tingling.
104. Plaintiff Larry Webster ("Webster")
is 42 years old and resides in
Baltimore, Maryland. He was an NFL defensive tackle who played for the Miami Dolphins
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(1992-94), the Cleveland Browns (1995), the Baltimore Ravens (1996-01), and the New York
Jets (2002). Webster was a member of the Ravens' Super Bowl
XXXV Champion
ship team.
Webster suffered repeated and chronic head impacts during his career in the NFL and is at an
increased risk of latent brain disease. As a result, Webster has experienced cognitive difficulties
including, but not limited to headaches, dizziness, depression, fatigue, sleep problems,
irritability, neck and cervical spine arthritis
and associated numbness/tingling.
105. Plaintiff Michael Weddington
("Weddington") is 51 years old and resides
with his wife in Simi Valley, California. He was an NFL line backer who played for the Green
Bay Packers (1986-90). Weddington suffered repeated and chronic head impacts during his
career in the NFL and is at an increased risk of latent brain disease. As a result, V/eddington has
experienced cognitive difficulties including, but not limited sleep problems, irritability, neck and
cervical spine arthritis and associated numbness/tinglin g.
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California. He was
an
Plaintiff Edward White ("White") is 64 years old and resides in Julian,
NFL offensive guard for the Minnesota Vikings (1969-77) and the San
Diego Chargers (1978-85). White was afour-time Pro Bowl selection (1975-77 and1979),and
is one of only 10 players to have played in all four Vikings' Super Bowl appearances. When he
retired, no professional football player had played in more games as an offensive lineman (241
games played). White suffered repeated and chronic head impacts during his career in the
NFL
and is at an increased risk of latent brain disease. As a result, White has experienced cognitive
difficulties.
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Plaintiff James V/illiams ("Williams") is 43 years old and resides in
Duluth, Georgia. He was an NFL linebacker who played for the New Orleans Saints (1990-94),
the Jacksonville Jaguars (1995-96), the Atlanta Falcons (1996-97), the San Francisco 49ers
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(1997-98), and the Cleveland Browns (1999). Williams was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars
in the 1995 Expansion Draft. Williams suffered repeated and chronic head impacts during his
career in the
NFL and is at an increased risk of latent brain disease. As a result, W'illiams
experienced cognitive difficulties including, but not limited to headaches, dizziness, loss
has
of
memory, dementia, impulse control problems, neurological disorder, depression, suicidal
thoughts, sleep problems, irritability, neck and cervical arthritis and associated
numbness/tingling.
108.
Plaintiff Mike Wood (ooWood") is 57 years old and resides in Missouri.
He was an NFL kicker who played for the Minnesota Vikings (1978), the St. Louis Cardinals
(1978-80), and the Baltimore Colts (1981-82). Wood suffered repeated and chronic head
impacts during his career in the NFL and is at an increased risk of latent brain disease. As a
result, Wood has experienced cognitive difficulties.
109.
Plaintiff Larry Woods ("Woods") is 63 years old and resides in Houston,
Texas. He was an NFL defensive tackle who played for the Detroit Lions (197I-72), the Miami
Dolphins (1973), the New York Jets (1974-75), and the Seattle Seahawks (1976). V/oods
suffered repeated and chronic head impacts during his career in the NFL and is at an increased
risk of latent brain disease. As
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a
result, Woods has experienced cognitive diff,rculties.
Plaintiff Marvin Woodson ("Woodson") is 70 years old and resides with
his wife in Dallas, Texas. He was an NFL defensive back who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers
(1964-69), and the New Orleans Saints (1969). Woodson suffered repeated and chronic head
impacts during his career in the NFL and is at an increased risk of latent brain disease. As a
result, Woodson has experienced cognitive difficulties including, but not limited to headaches,
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