--- case_id: "2492" title: "National Collegiate Athletic Association Student-Athlete Concussion Injury Litigation" research_checked: "2026-10-28" research_level: "documents" screening_approved: false settlement_availability: "not verified" care_availability: "not confirmed" --- # National Collegiate Athletic Association Student-Athlete Concussion Injury MDL 2492 ## What this matter is about The federal directory identifies National Collegiate Athletic Association Student-Athlete Concussion Injury as a federal multidistrict-litigation matter. The case title identifies its subject; the index alone does not establish centralization status, detailed allegations, a medical connection, current rulings or settlement terms. Use the linked court documents to review those questions. ## Verified index information - **Full title:** National Collegiate Athletic Association Student-Athlete Concussion Injury Litigation - **District:** ILN - **Master docket:** 1:16-cv-8727 - **Judge:** Shah, Manish S. - **Index report date:** 2026-10-01 - **Report relationship:** Listed in this report - [JPML report](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_MDL_Type-October-1-2026.pdf#page=3) ## Preparation roadmap This is a preparation path, not a court schedule or a promise of a payout. 1. **Understand the matter.** Read the case overview and inspect its official sources. Keep allegations separate from findings. 2. **Explore your connection.** Use optional preparation questions. Interest in a matter is not proof of a claim. 3. **Build your record trail.** Product, medicine or device identity, if known. Add only what you already know or can verify. 4. **Make room for care.** Discuss health concerns independently of any legal claim. Clinical decisions belong with your care team. 5. **Choose professional review.** Start with your existing lawyer if represented. A lawyer reviews deadlines, jurisdiction and any filing or settlement options. ## Existing records that may help - Product, medicine or device identity, if known - An approximate timeline and existing receipts or records - Existing clinical reports and treating-team information ## Care information — separate from legal eligibility ### Injury recovery and follow-up For a person with an existing head-injury concern, CDC describes clinician follow-up and possible specialist review for persistent or worsening symptoms. A case listing does not mean that you have a concussion. - What follow-up did my treating clinician recommend? - How should changes in my symptoms or daily function be reviewed? General information: [CDC: what to do after a mild TBI or concussion](https://www.cdc.gov/traumatic-brain-injury/response/). This does not establish product-specific causation or an available appointment. Care may be accessed independently of a lawsuit. Provider fit, licensure, location, insurance, price and appointment availability have not been confirmed. Settlefy does not prescribe treatment, order tests, promise a cure or recommend stopping medication. Optional OPHealth: user-selected signed reports and measurements can be copied for private review. This is not a booked appointment, provider referral or ongoing medical monitoring. No record is sent to a lawyer through that connection. ## Research material and provenance ### Case MDL No. 2492 Document 53 Filed 12/18/13 Page 1 of 3 - [Original source](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/MDL-2492-Initial_Transfer-12-13.pdf) - Access: Retrieved and text-extracted; current legal interpretation still needs professional review - Retrieved: 2026-10-28T23:20:15.259Z - SHA-256: 14e3e7b241c927071b11b96c6a804685658ca28126e18d808bbfad5a366f06c8 - Text inspection: first 3 PDF pages; attachments or later pages may not be covered. ### Northern District of Illinois - [Original source](https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/mdl.aspx) - Access: Discovered official link; live retrieval or full review not completed - Retrieval date: not verified ### FEDERAL MASS TORT (PERSONAL INJURY) MDL PROCEEDINGS (as of July 2018) - [Original source](https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2019-04_civil_rules_agenda_book.pdf) - Access: Discovered official link; live retrieval or full review not completed - Retrieval date: not verified ### INDEX TO SUMMARY BY DOCKET OF - [Original source](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/JPML_Fiscal_Year_2025_Statistical_Analysis.pdf) - Access: Discovered official link; live retrieval or full review not completed - Retrieval date: not verified ### | No. | Case | Judge | - [Original source](https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_MDL_Type-August-15-2022.pdf) - Access: Discovered official link; live retrieval or full review not completed - Retrieval date: not verified ## Research gaps and professional review - Verify the operative complaint, later amendments and current court orders. - Verify any settlement notice, administrator, release, deadline and currently open intake. - Obtain current counsel-approved screening criteria; no eligibility rules are approved here. - Have qualified clinicians review any clinical mapping; general care sources are not case criteria. ## Updates [Live case page and source-update coverage](https://settlefy.com/litigation/2492#case-updates). 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