fc ot remember Shariff Floyd? Suing DR James Andrews for $180 million...

[sluggo72]

pretty sure we tried hard to get him, iirc he is from Philly....

The most prominent orthopedic surgeon in the athletic world is being sued by a former NFL player.

Brad Sohn, lawyer for ex-Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd, announced in a statement that a lawsuit will be filed Tuesday in Florida on behalf of his client against Dr. James Andrews and his practice.

The suit alleges that Floyd suffered permanent nerve and muscle damage in his leg as the result of a 2016 surgery performed at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Floyd was allegedly told he needed arthroscopic knee surgery, but the suit claims the surgery was much bigger in scope and that subsequently he was "negligently administered a pain blocker," which caused the damage to his right leg.

Floyd, whose career ended in 2016, is seeking $180 million in damages.

“We believe that if Sharrif had not been the victim of the medical negligence we allege, he would’ve been paid commensurate with some of the top players at his position, if not some of the top defensive players in football,” Sohn told Sports Illustrated on Monday night.

The 26-year-old was selected with the 23rd pick of the 2013 draft after attending Florida. He had 9.5 sacks in 44 NFL games.

 

[psuro]

They will settle, the attorney will get somewhere between 33 and 40% and Floyd will spend the rest of the money within 5 years and be flat broke.

 

[NC2017]

pretty sure we tried hard to get him, iirc he is from Philly....

The most prominent orthopedic surgeon in the athletic world is being sued by a former NFL player.

Brad Sohn, lawyer for ex-Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd, announced in a statement that a lawsuit will be filed Tuesday in Florida on behalf of his client against Dr. James Andrews and his practice.

The suit alleges that Floyd suffered permanent nerve and muscle damage in his leg as the result of a 2016 surgery performed at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Floyd was allegedly told he needed arthroscopic knee surgery, but the suit claims the surgery was much bigger in scope and that subsequently he was "negligently administered a pain blocker," which caused the damage to his right leg.

Floyd, whose career ended in 2016, is seeking $180 million in damages.

“We believe that if Sharrif had not been the victim of the medical negligence we allege, he would’ve been paid commensurate with some of the top players at his position, if not some of the top defensive players in football,” Sohn told Sports Illustrated on Monday night.

The 26-year-old was selected with the 23rd pick of the 2013 draft after attending Florida. He had 9.5 sacks in 44 NFL games.

We were involved with him and I remember he had "handlers"

 

[step.eng69]

pretty sure we tried hard to get him, iirc he is from Philly....

We did, he was adopted by an affluent couple in the Philly area.

Urban had a dream that God talked to him and wanted the kid to play for Florida..something like that.

 

[Obliviax]

"negligently administered a pain blocker,"

So, "I shot the Shariff. But I did not shoot the Bud Dupree."

 

[PearlSUJam]

pretty sure we tried hard to get him, iirc he is from Philly....

The most prominent orthopedic surgeon in the athletic world is being sued by a former NFL player.

Brad Sohn, lawyer for ex-Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd, announced in a statement that a lawsuit will be filed Tuesday in Florida on behalf of his client against Dr. James Andrews and his practice.

The suit alleges that Floyd suffered permanent nerve and muscle damage in his leg as the result of a 2016 surgery performed at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Floyd was allegedly told he needed arthroscopic knee surgery, but the suit claims the surgery was much bigger in scope and that subsequently he was "negligently administered a pain blocker," which caused the damage to his right leg.

Floyd, whose career ended in 2016, is seeking $180 million in damages.

“We believe that if Sharrif had not been the victim of the medical negligence we allege, he would’ve been paid commensurate with some of the top players at his position, if not some of the top defensive players in football,” Sohn told Sports Illustrated on Monday night.

The 26-year-old was selected with the 23rd pick of the 2013 draft after attending Florida. He had 9.5 sacks in 44 NFL games.

Shouldn't he be suing the NFL since the injury happened at the workplace? Even if his surgery was successful it doesn't mean he would ever see the feild again.

 

[artsandletters]

We did, he was adopted by an affluent couple in the Philly area.

Urban had a dream that God talked to him and wanted the kid to play for Florida..something like that.

Urb’s dream was the lure for LB Jelani Jenkins. Or maybe it was Floyd. Or both.

 

[Lyons212]

No idea if his suit is a legit malpractice claim or not. In 44 games, he had 9.5 sacks, averages to 3.5 sacks a season. Not quite sure how he is justifying $180 million when he averaged 3.5 sacks a season, even if he was a huge run stopper.

 

[step.eng69]

Urb’s dream was the lure for LB Jelani Jenkins. Or maybe it was Lloyd. Or both.

Hey A & L, nice to hear from you

 

[Obliviax]

No idea if his suit is a legit malpractice claim or not. In 44 games, he had 9.5 sacks, averages to 3.5 sacks a season. Not quite sure how he is justifying $180 million when he averaged 3.5 sacks a season, even if he was a huge run stopper.

Well, if it goes to trial (which it won't) it will be Shariff against the Dr's insurance company. Often, the jury just takes the filing, divides it in two and makes a reward. So the higher you can make the claim, and find a way to create plausible deniability, the better. Then, once the reward is made, it is appealed. The appellate court will again, cut it in half or they will settle to get him his money before he is in an old age home. Either way, the more you ask for, the more you get.

 

[step.eng69]

Urb’s dream was the lure for LB Jelani Jenkins. Or maybe it was Lloyd. Or both.

I just found this A&L... link: https://bleacherreport.com/articles...a-match-made-in-gainesville-for-sharrif-floyd

• Florida Gators coach, Urban Meyer, the man who retired, and then un-retired soon after, has pulled the ultimate recruiting strategy: a epiphany from the BIG GUY upstairs, seeing him returning to coach the Gators and, more importantly, five-star recruit Sharif Floyd.

"Sharrif was really confused and put a call into Coach Meyer. When they spoke Coach Meyer told him that he had a ‘dream' the night before, and that Coach Meyer saw himself on the sideline coaching Sharrif. Told him that is was a 'message from God that I should come back and coach, as I guess if it's my time to die, I'd rather die on the sidelines coaching you than anywhere else in the world.'"

 

[Obliviax]

I just found this A&L... link: https://bleacherreport.com/articles...a-match-made-in-gainesville-for-sharrif-floyd

• Florida Gators coach, Urban Meyer, the man who retired, and then un-retired soon after, has pulled the ultimate recruiting strategy: a epiphany from the BIG GUY upstairs, seeing him returning to coach the Gators and, more importantly, five-star recruit Sharif Floyd.

"Sharrif was really confused and put a call into Coach Meyer. When they spoke Coach Meyer told him that he had a ‘dream' the night before, and that Coach Meyer saw himself on the sideline coaching Sharrif. Told him that is was a 'message from God that I should come back and coach, as I guess if it's my time to die, I'd rather die on the sidelines coaching you than anywhere else in the world.'"

Seems that power could be used for better things

 

[Chickenman Testa]

We did, he was adopted by an affluent couple in the Philly area.

Urban had a dream that God talked to him and wanted the kid to play for Florida..something like that.

I would hate to see God’s Outlook calendar. He must be fully booked.

 

[anon_xdc8rmuek44eq]

Urb’s dream was the lure for LB Jelani Jenkins. Or maybe it was Lloyd. Or both.

Who was the DE we had who flipped late to UF?

 

[step.eng69]

Who was the DE we had who flipped late to UF?

No Midnighter, Who's on first base, you're getting him confused with football

 

[Obliviax]

I would hate to see God’s Outlook calendar. He must be fully booked.

 

[Chickenman Testa]

Haha! Exactly

 

[diontechristmas]

He was a top tier DT in the league for a minute. However the 180 million is crazy, as his total NFL earnings may have been 30 million if he stayed healthy. He’s wasnt getting paid like Mack or Donald. No idea if his case has merit, but he was a really good player fir a bit.

 

[PeetzPoolBoy]

Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

That is the orthopedic institute led by PSU's esteemed former Athletic Director...David M. Joyner. Old Dave has been there since June 2015, before this botched surgery.

http://www.andrewsinstitute.com/about/leadership.aspx?s=joyner

 

[psu_1294]

Who was the DE we had who flipped late to UF?

Wasn’t that Dominic Easley?

 

[sluggo72]

Wasn’t that Dominic Easley?

IIRC Dominic didnt flip, we asked him to go elsewhere.

 

[step.eng69]

Wasn’t that Dominic Easley?

Born: February 24, 1992 (age 26 years), Staten Island, New York City, NY

Weight: 284 lbs, YIKES A LB
NFL Draft: 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29
Current team: Los Angeles Rams (#91 / Linebacker)
School: University of Florida
Parents: Carine Easley, David Easley

 

[anon_xdc8rmuek44eq]

IIRC Dominic didnt flip, we asked him to go elsewhere.

I don’t recall that but you might be right. I remember him killing it in his HS All Star game and then flipping right after.

 

[sluggo72]

I don’t recall that but you might be right. I remember him killing it in his HS All Star game and then flipping right after.

there was like somebody who committed to us without even a visit, then there was a guy who committed but got into trouble we sent elsewhere, but who can remember for sure.

 

[step.eng69]

but who can remember for sure.

I think I had ham & scalloped potatoes for dinner last, but I don’t know for sure.

Hey Sluggo, found this in a dated BSD's column:

Everyone seems to think it's just a matter of time until Khari Fortt commits to Penn State. His high school teammate, Silas Redd, is already a Nittany Lion. Fortt loves Penn State and has made several visits.

So far there is nothing in the basket, but signs are looking good with Sharrif Floyd from Philadelphia, PA. Floyd is a five-star prospect and the #3 rated tackle in the country as rated by Scout. They also just got in the game with DaQuan Jones of Johnson City, NY and gave him a scholarship offer.

Personally I feel really good about our chances with both of these guys. Floyd is slow playing things, but I think we're the leader there. He has said he doesn't have a top five, but if he did, Penn State would be in it. Jones just got his offer and plans to visit at the end of this month. I wouldn't be surprised if he commits during his visit or within a week after it.

 

[kgilbert78]

I would hate to see God’s Outlook calendar. He must be fully booked.

There was a rather cute story written a number of years ago called "God's PDA", which a guy finds in a second hand store....

Edit: By Daniel Hoyt in the anthology Time after Time (2005)

 

[PearlSUJam]

I think I had ham & scalloped potatoes for dinner last, but I don’t know for sure.

Sounds like Urban Meyer syndrome to me.

 

[Nitt1300]

You say you haven't been the same since you had your little crash
But you might feel better if I gave you some cash
The more I think about it, Old Billy was right
Let's kill all the lawyers, kill 'em tonight
You don't want to work, you want to live like a king
But the big, bad world doesn't owe you a thing

 

[Art]

Shouldn't he be suing the NFL since the injury happened at the workplace? Even if his surgery was successful it doesn't mean he would ever see the feild again.

NFL wasn't his employer, the Vikings were. He filed a grievance for the full amount of his salary for the first year he was out. Vikings gave him $2mm of the $6mm+ he asked for.

 

[PearlSUJam]

NFL wasn't his employer, the Vikings were. He filed a grievance for the full amount of his salary for the first year he was out. Vikings gave him $2mm of the $6mm+ he asked for.

I guess the doctor's insurance company has more money than the Viking's insurance company, because you and I know the lawyers sue those with the most money available.

If you look at the life expectancy from 100 years ago compared to today, it's incredible what medicine has done. Now if medicine can't fix everything perfectly, sue them. Pathetic.

 

[Art]

I guess the doctor's insurance company has more money than the Viking's insurance company, because you and I know the lawyers sue those with the most money available.

If you look at the life expectancy from 100 years ago compared to today, it's incredible what medicine has done. Now if medicine can't fix everything perfectly, sue them. Pathetic.

Not quite. The NFL CBA and to a lesser extent the players' contracts determine compensation in the case of injury, even those that are career-ending. In this case Floyd is not alleging that the injury itself resulted in the end of his career, but rather the botched treatment of it. Since the Vikings ostensibly had no hand in that treatment, they aren't liable.

 

[PearlSUJam]

Not quite. The NFL CBA and to a lesser extent the players' contracts determine compensation in the case of injury, even those that are career-ending. In this case Floyd is not alleging that the injury itself resulted in the end of his career, but rather the botched treatment of it. Since the Vikings ostensibly had no hand in that treatment, they aren't liable.

I know what you are saying, but I'm saying the legal system in general. It's ridiculous. At one time doctors would do all they could do to help a person. Now, if they can't completely heal someone, sue them for millions.

 

[interrobang]

We did, he was adopted by an affluent couple in the Philly area.
.

It was worse than that. He was adopted, as an adult, by Florida boosters who were giving him illegal benefits.

 

[Delco Lion]

It was worse than that. He was adopted, as an adult, by Florida boosters who were giving him illegal benefits.

The booster was Kevin Hahn from Kennett Square, PA. Got benefits, was caught, suspended, then adopted at age 20. Hahn was first a University of South Carolina booster, and was officially dissociated by the school.

Sounds like his case has merit. Was a member of Vikings, went in for meniscus surgery, ended up with nerve damage from the nerve block. By all accounts, he had a fair amount of runway ahead of him in the NFL.

 

[gslachta]

I would hate to see God’s Outlook calendar. He must be fully booked.

May, he/she has disciples like Urbs helping young men, it’s a calling!