Canadian Football League Class Action
Court:
Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Former CFL Players:
If you are a former CFL player, or you represent the estate of a former CFL player who ceased being a member of an active CFL roster as of October 31, 2023, and who suffered from concussion-related injuries through CFL activity, this information may affect your interests.
Defendants:
Mark Steven Cohon, The Canadian Football League, B.C. Lions Football Club Inc., Edmonton Eskimo Football Club, Calgary Stampeders 2012 Inc., Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club Inc., Winnipeg Blue Bombers, The Hamilton Tiger-Cat Football Club, Toronto Argonauts Football Club Inc., Compagnie Club de Football des Alouettes de Montréal, Capital Gridiron Limited Partnership c.o.b. as Ottawa Redblacks Football Club, Capital Gridiron GP Inc., the general partner of Capital Gridiron Limited Partnership, Ottawa Renegades Football Club Inc. (together, the “CFL Defendants”), and Charles H. Tator and Krembil Neuroscience Centre.
The content of this page has not been approved by the Court nor does it constitute legal advice. It is for the purpose of providing general information only.
Important Update
With the approval of the court, the class action against the Canadian Football League has now been discontinued.
As described in the court approved notice program, affected Former CFL Players had until April 30, 2024 to initial a grievance through Labour Arbitration for concussion related inquiries. For more information, please review the court ordered Legal Notice - Notice of Discontinuance & Arbitration Rights below.
Who Do I Contact?
All inquiries about the arbitration process, or for assistance with filing a grievance, should be directed to your own lawyer, the CFLPA or Robyn Wishart at:
CFLPA
E-mail: admin@cflpa.com
Wishart Brain & Spine Law
Attention: Robyn Wishart
E-mail: rlw@wishlaw.ca
Phone: 1.855.947.4278
Mail: #1010-570 Granville St.,
Vancouver, BC V6C 3P1
Website: https://brainandspinelaw.com