Rick Westhead: The CHL settled three class-action lawsuits for $30 million according to sources. It was filed for current and former players that were looking for back pay for minimum wage.
Rick Westhead: THe CHL settle a case back in February with former OHLer Sam Berg and four other plaintiffs. Berg got $20,000 and the others received $10,000.
Rick Westhead: Players that have already signed NHL contract are not eligible to receive any money.
As for what happens next: “After a settlement approval hearing (likely Aug/Sept), eligible players will need to file claims with a court-appointed administrator to get a payout.