U.S. judge refuses to dismiss NHL ex-players' concussion lawsuit

(Reuters) - A U.S. District judge in Minnesota refused on Wednesday to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former players accusing the National Hockey League of knowingly withholding information about the long-term effect of concussions. The players have "adequately alleged that the NHL negligently or fraudulently omitted information" about the dangers of repeated head trauma, Judge Susan Nelson said in her ruling. Former All-Stars Bernie Nicholls and Gary Leeman are among about 70 ex-players suing the league in a class action over the concussion issue. Nicholls has said he suffered at least three concussions and numerous sub-concussive hits to the head in his career.

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