The National Hockey League is shielded from suit by the estate of deceased NHL player Steve Montador for brain injuries he sustained during his career even if he retired before the claims accrued, the league told the Northern District of Illinois.
Montador died of an accidental overdose on Feb. 15, 2015, at age 35. A post-mortem examination showed he was suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the suit alleges.
The estate alleges the NHL glorified and promoted violence and fighting in order to keep fans in the seats and tuned into the telecasts, while knowing that fights and head hits produced ...
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