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Turf Wars: The Courtroom Battle Over Artificial Turf Safety May Be Closer Than We Think

July 5, 2023 - Reuters Legal; Westlaw Today

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Turf Wars: The Courtroom Battle Over Artificial Turf Safety May Be Closer Than We Think

July 5, 2023 - Reuters Legal; Westlaw Today

Many may remember a dramatic moment from the 2022 Super Bowl, when star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. suffered a serious non-contact knee injury while catching a pass. Beckham Jr. took the following season off to recover, and his injuries reignited a longstanding debate about the safety of artificial turf fields. Many National Football League (NFL) players and their supporters took to social media, speaking out against turf and supporting a campaign, #FlipTheTurf, to pressure NFL teams to switch from turf fields to grass.

Read the complete article published both in Reuters Legal below and in Westlaw Today here.

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