Former Michigan Players Sue NCAA for $50 Million
A group of former Michigan football players has filed a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA and Big Ten Network, seeking $50 million for the unlawful use of their name, image, and likeness. The lawsuit claims that the players were denied the ability to profit from their likenesses during their college careers prior to 2016.
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Highlights
- Four former Michigan football players have filed a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA and Big Ten Network seeking $50 million.
- The lawsuit claims the NCAA unlawfully denied the players the ability to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) during their collegiate careers.
- The plaintiffs include Denard Robinson, Braylon Edwards, Michael Martin, and Shawn Crable, who played for Michigan prior to 2016.
- The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
- The NCAA has previously settled other lawsuits related to NIL compensation, agreeing to pay over $2.8 billion to former student-athletes dating back to 2016.
Perspectives
- The lawsuit argues that the NCAA has perpetuated a historical wrong by preventing players from profiting from their name and likeness, which the attorney claims is unlawful and needs to be rectified for past players. [3][6][9]
- The plaintiffs assert that they are entitled to compensation for the ongoing use of their likenesses in broadcasts and merchandise, which has generated significant revenue for the NCAA and its affiliates without compensating the athletes. [7][8][11]