Three former UCLA football players are suing the school for negligence in the handling of injuries while they played for the Bruins under coach Jim Mora. All three lawsuits are seeking damages of more than $15 million.
Former offensive linemen John Lopez and Poasi Moala allege that UCLA mishandled several head injuries they suffered, which continue to impact them now and, for Lopez, might have contributed to a suicide attempt. Former Bruins offensive lineman Zach Bateman alleges in his lawsuit that UCLA was negligent in how it handled severe injuries he sustained to both of his feet while playing.