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Lawyers apply to High Court for group litigation orders in concussion cases
Manchester United's Nobby Stiles challenges Burnley's Ian Towers during the First Division match

LAWYERS have applied to the High Court for group litigation orders in the ongoing concussion cases against the football and rugby league authorities.

Claimants in those two sports — plus rugby union — say not enough was done to protect them from the risk of brain injury.

If an application for a GLO is approved, it means individual claimants’ cases are heard collectively rather than separately.

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