Five former Chiefs sue team
Five former Kansas City Chiefs players who were on the team between 1987 and 1993 filed a lawsuit Tuesday claiming the team hid and even lied about the risks of head injuries. The plaintiffs — Leonard Griffin, Chris Martin, Joe Phillips, Alexander Louis Cooper and Kevin Porter — are seeking more than $15,000 in damages. All five players have opted out of the league’s proposed $765-million settlement that would compensate former players for their injuries. Their attorney says the settlement only compensates players with the most severe brain injuries and that none of the five plaintiffs would receive compensation under the deal.