Insurers moving to limit exposure to neuro sports injury litigation
Impending litigation over neurodegenerative conditions suffered by rugby and football players are presenting challenges for the insurance industry to stay on top of.
Since last year, three group litigation order claims – effectively class actions – have been made in the High Court of England and Wales on behalf of rugby union, rugby league and football players.
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