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Judge Dismisses Antitrust Lawsuit Against NCAA Over NIL Use

The ruling cites a four-year statute of limitations, barring claims from former athletes, as new cases continue to challenge NCAA practices.

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Kansas Jayhawks guard Mario Chalmers (15) smiles as he listens to teammates at a press conference after the 2008 NCAA Championship game against the Memphis Tigers at the Alamodome on April 7, 2008.

Overview

  • U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer dismissed a lawsuit brought by 16 former college basketball players, including Mario Chalmers, against the NCAA over NIL use.
  • The court ruled the claims fell outside the four-year statute of limitations for federal antitrust violations, despite arguments that the NCAA's continued use of NIL rights constituted an ongoing breach.
  • The judge determined the NCAA's modern use of NIL rights was part of an aged agreement, not a new violation restarting the limitations period.
  • The plaintiffs were previously part of the O’Bannon v. NCAA case, which led to the current NIL framework, making their claims not significantly different from settled cases.
  • Other NIL-related lawsuits, including one filed by Kris Jenkins earlier in April, remain active and could test similar legal arguments in court.