No Class Cert. For Ex-NFL Players In Benefits Challenge

By David Steele · January 28, 2026, 5:12 PM EST

Ten former NFL players suing the league's disability plan for denying them benefits were turned down for class certification on Wednesday by a Maryland federal judge, who said the group failed...

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Case Information

Case Title

Alford et al v. The NFL Player Disability & Survivor Benefit Plan et al

Case Number

Court

Maryland

Nature of Suit

Labor: E.R.I.S.A.

Date Filed

February 09, 2023

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