Riddell Sports Group controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2013
Failure-to-warn negligence verdict
A jury found Riddell negligent in failing to warn about concussion dangers in a case brought by a plaintiff identified in the supplied reference material as Mr. Ridolfi. The verdict occurred while related concussion suits were also being pursued in other jurisdictions.
2011
Concussion litigation involving former NFL players
Riddell was named in multidistrict litigation involving thousands of former NFL players. Claims alleged that helmet manufacturers and the league failed to disclose the long-term risks of repeated concussions and other head impacts, and that the helmets did not provide adequate protection.