Class-action status in the damages portion of an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA was granted by a federal judge on Friday, a decision that could put the association on the hook for a potential multibillion dollar payout to former and current college athletes.
Brought by Arizona State swimmer Grant House in 2020, the lawsuit challenges the NCAA's remaining name, image and likeness compensation rules.
Wilken's latest ruling could make more than 14,000 current and former college athletes eligible to claim damages if the NCAA loses the case.
“What we’re going to be asking the court to do for the class is to strike down all current prohibitions on NIL.
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Persons:
Claudia Wilken, Grant, Tymir Oliver, Steve Berman
Organizations:
NCAA, Northern District of, Arizona State, Grant House, TCU, Sedona Prince, Illinois, AP
Locations:
Northern District, Northern District of California