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Second Concussion Lawsuit Takes Aim at NHL Culture of Violence

The National Football League has been hit by 200 lawsuits by players who've suffered concussions. Now the National Hockey League is being taken to court by nine former players. Not only are they seeking compensation and medical care from the NHL, they're also asking for changes in the way the game is played.

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By Warren Olney • May 10, 2014 • 1 min read

The National Football League has been hit by 200 lawsuits by players who've suffered concussions. Now the National Hockey League is being taken to court by nine former players. Not only are they seeking compensation and medical care from the NHL, they're also asking for changes in the way the game is played. Eric Macramalla is a lawyer based in Ontario, legal analyst for TSN.

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    former KCRW broadcaster

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