NCAA ordered to pay $18M to former football player in concussion lawsuit
NCAA ordered to pay $18M to former football player in concussion lawsuit
Robert Geathers, who played at South Carolina State University from 1977 to 1980, was awarded $10 million. His wife, Debra, was awarded $8 million.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is highly accurate, with all key claims verified by multiple reliable sources. The reporting appears mostly objective, with minimal discernible bias. The article accurately reports the details of the lawsuit and the awarded damages.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Robert Geathers played at South Carolina State University from 1977 to 1980.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms that Robert Geathers played football for South Carolina State.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Robert Geathers was awarded $10 million and his wife, Debra, was awarded $8 million.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that a former S.C. State football player and his wife were awarded $18 million.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms that the NCAA was ordered to pay $18M to a former football player and his wife.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: The NCAA was found negligent of failing to warn about concussion risks.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that the jury found the NCAA negligent of failing to warn about concussion risks.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms that the NCAA failed to warn Robert Geathers about concussion risks.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- ESPN.com confirms the $18 million award and the negligence finding.
- TheState.com confirms Geathers played for South Carolina State and the failure to warn about concussions.