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Football Helmet Maker Riddell Now In Same Legal Hot Water As NFL

The Riddell Speed Helmet has Patented Side Impact Protection with a quick release face mask attachment system, custom inflation and an overliner for proper fit, comfort and stability. (Image via Riddell.com)

Another week, and the NFL concussions saga continues to rage on. CTE, a degenerative brain condition, is maintaining its assault on ex-NFL players following their years of head trauma. The $1 billion concussion settlement between the NFL and approximately 20,000 former players is certainly well documented, but now helmet makers Riddell have fallen into the firing line.

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