National Collegiate Athletic Association Student-Athlete Concussion Injury Litigation
The causation theory in NCAA concussion litigation is supported by scientific evidence linking repeated head impacts to long-term neurodegenerative conditions such as CTE and dementia. The NCAA's failure to warn or adequately protect athletes from concussion risks is central to legal causation arguments, with medical assessments including neuroimaging and neuropsychological testing used for diagnosis.
558
Pending actions
601
Total actions filed
Active
Status
12/18/2013
Established
Filing deadline
No specific filing deadlines or statutes of limitations are publicly available for MDL-2492. General Illinois statutes of limitations for medical malpractice, which could be applicable, are typically two years from discovery, with exceptions.
Who qualifies
Eligible plaintiffs are former NCAA student-athletes who participated in NCAA-sanctioned contact sports between August 1, 2016, and June 6, 2025, experienced a documented concussion or head injury during their athletic career, and have developed long-term neurological conditions such as CTE or dementia. Exclusions include those without NCAA participation during the period, without documented injuries, or with pre-existing neurodegenerative diagnoses.
Products involved
- NCAA-sanctioned sports participation
Alleged injuries
- Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
- Dementia
- Neurodegenerative conditions related to concussions
Bellwether trials
No specific bellwether trial schedule or recent verdicts have been publicly reported for MDL-2492 as of March 23, 2026. Court docket entries and legal news indicate ongoing or upcoming trial preparations, but no scheduled or completed bellwether trials are confirmed.
Lead counsel
- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP
This page is generated from the official JPML pending-MDL report and public court records, refreshed monthly. It is provided for attorney reference and is not legal advice.
