Dismissed solicitor is still acting for footballers in brain injury court case
Solicitor Richard Boardman continues to represent a group of former footballers in a brain injury lawsuit despite being dismissed by a larger group of rugby players. The court is currently deciding whether to strike the case, which could impact the legal claims of numerous former athletes.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing legal challenges regarding long-term brain injuries in professional contact sports.
Richard Boardman addressed a hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice this week. Photograph: Aaron Chown/PA Richard Boardman addressed a hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice this week. Photograph: Aaron Chown/PA Concussion in sport Dismissed solicitor is still acting for footballers in brain injury court case Richard Boardman dropped by group of rugby players
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The solicitor dismissed by a group of over 1,000 rugby players with brain injuries who are suing the sport’s governing bodies is still leading a similar claim on behalf of dozens of former footballers.
Richard Boardman told a hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice this week of his intention to “come off the record,” with the claimants indicating that they had unanimously agreed to terminate their dealings with his firm, Rylands Garth.
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