All the lawsuits are seeking class action status to represent untold thousands of current and former athletes. Antitrust verdicts are tripled.
“If they are successful, it could mean a lot economically in terms of damages,” said Rick Karcher, who directs the Center for Law and Sports at Florida Coastal School of Law.
O’Bannon said even if the players lose, he still hopes his efforts will have brought student athletes closer to compensation from video game sales and other marketing efforts.
“This was a great opportunity to pave the way for student athletes to get paid,” said O’Bannon, who works as a Toyota salesman outside Las Vegas. “It’s something that is long overdue.”
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