Former Kansas City Chiefs star Neil Smith sued the National Football League in federal court last week, contending that the league violated a common law duty to protect him from brain injuries.Smith, a former defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs, sued the National Football League with allegations that it improperly diagnosed and failed to provide adequate medical treatment on numerous occasions. "Indeed, Mr. Smith suffered three concussions − all of which were improperly diagnosed and treated − in one game during the 1988 season," his complaint states. "Despite exhibiting concu...
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