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NFL Concussion Settlement Upheld by Federal Appeals Court

A federal court upheld the NFL's concussion settlement with former players Monday, despite the protestations of those who felt it was an unsatisfactory deal.

Sports attorney Daniel Wallach provided the conclusion from the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals:

Third Circuit’s “Conclusion” in today’s opinion upholding NFL concussion settlement: pic.twitter.com/Pk7fayarUq

— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) April 18, 2016

A federal court provided preliminary approval of the settlement last April, which will provide former players with at least $900 million. Payouts have been halted amid appeals from former players who felt the financial compensation was inadequate.