Prescription Thugs Samuel Goldwyn Films Reviewed by: Harvey Karten for Shockya. D-based on Rotten Tomatoes Grade: B- Director: Chris Bell Written by: Josh Alexander Cast: Chris Bell, Mike “Mad Dog” Bell, Mark Bell, Rosemary Bell, Mike Bell, Chris Leben, Ryan Sakoda, Matt “Horshu” Wiese, Richard Taite, Ted Lieu, Gwen Olsen, David Healy Screened at: Critics’ link, NYC, 1/20/16 Opens: January 22, 2016 Chris Bell, whose previous documentary “Bigger Stronger Faster” dealt with steroid abuse, takes on Big Phama, a conglomerate of companies that make prescription drugs and whose executives could well be in that frequently maligned richest one percent of the U.S. Mr. Bell is no Michael Moore, though in [ Read More ]
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- 2/17/2016
- by Harvey Karten
- ShockYa
With news of a class action lawsuit launched by three former wrestlers (Luther Reigns, Ryan Sakoda, and Big Russ McCullough) against the WWE over brain injuries and accusing the company of concealing evidence regarding concussions making the rounds, legal counsel for the wrestling promotion has responded – both officially, and less than officially.
In an official statement posted to WWE.com, Jerry McDevitt, WWE’s outside legal counsel, stated;
This lawsuit is virtually identical to one filed by the same lawyers in Oregon, neither of which have any merit. WWE has never concealed any medical information related to concussions, or otherwise, from our Talent. WWE was well ahead of sports organizations in implementing concussion management procedures and policies as a precautionary measure as the science and research on this issue emerged. We will vigorously contest this lawsuit.
The reference to the Oregon case is interesting. In that case, which has yet to be resolved,...
In an official statement posted to WWE.com, Jerry McDevitt, WWE’s outside legal counsel, stated;
This lawsuit is virtually identical to one filed by the same lawyers in Oregon, neither of which have any merit. WWE has never concealed any medical information related to concussions, or otherwise, from our Talent. WWE was well ahead of sports organizations in implementing concussion management procedures and policies as a precautionary measure as the science and research on this issue emerged. We will vigorously contest this lawsuit.
The reference to the Oregon case is interesting. In that case, which has yet to be resolved,...
- 4/12/2015
- by Jay Anderson
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
Three former WWE employees have launched a class action suit against the professional wrestling promotion, claiming that the world’s largest pro wrestling organization, has been engaging in “egregious mistreatment” of its workers and that “the WWE has known for years …the brutality in the ring has resulted in dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and a lot more.”
Further claims state that the WWE has withheld medical research and other evidence related to traumatic brain injuries suffered by WWE wrestlers.
The suit, filed by Russ McCullough, Ryan Sakoda, and Matt Wiese (Luther Reigns), represents workers past and present, and as with the recently filed class action lawsuit against the Ufc, it’s possible that other professional wrestlers past and present could join in.
For those who aren’t familiar with the initial three names attached to the suit, who are represented by Michael McShane and Jonas P. Mann of Audet & Partners Llp,...
Three former WWE employees have launched a class action suit against the professional wrestling promotion, claiming that the world’s largest pro wrestling organization, has been engaging in “egregious mistreatment” of its workers and that “the WWE has known for years …the brutality in the ring has resulted in dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and a lot more.”
Further claims state that the WWE has withheld medical research and other evidence related to traumatic brain injuries suffered by WWE wrestlers.
The suit, filed by Russ McCullough, Ryan Sakoda, and Matt Wiese (Luther Reigns), represents workers past and present, and as with the recently filed class action lawsuit against the Ufc, it’s possible that other professional wrestlers past and present could join in.
For those who aren’t familiar with the initial three names attached to the suit, who are represented by Michael McShane and Jonas P. Mann of Audet & Partners Llp,...
- 4/11/2015
- by Jay Anderson
- Obsessed with Film
The guys suing the WWE over alleged brain injuries are a bunch of "nobodies" brainwashed by lawyers to believe they can score a quick buck ... at least according to a WWE lawyer. TMZ Sports broke the story ... Big Russ McCullough, Ryan Sakoda and Luther Reigns claim the WWE has known for years its athletes are suffering brutal and debilitating injuries, but it's only interested in making big money. We spoke to Jerry McDevitt, WWE’s...
- 4/10/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Three wrestlers have sued the WWE on behalf of all current and former wrestlers who have suffered serious brain and other damage as a result of "egregious mistreatment" by the organization. Big Russ McCullough, Ryan Sakoda and Luther Reigns (obvious stage names) claim the WWE has known for years ... the brutality in the ring has resulted in dementia, Alzheimer's disease and a lot more. The lawsuit -- obtained by TMZ -- claims the WWE, "under...
- 4/10/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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