LOS ANGELES—Three former University of California, Los Angeles football players are suing the school, alleging they suffered concussions and other injuries that worsened because they were forced to play instead of receiving proper treatment.
Offensive linemen John Lopez and Poasi Moala filed negligence suits Wednesday seeking more than $15 million each in damages, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Zach Bateman, another former offensive lineman, also has sued, seeking the same damages, the Times said.
The Los Angeles Superior Court suits contend that former coach Jim Mora and trainers shamed or coerced athletes into continuing to play without proper treatment after they suffered traumatic head or foot injuries.