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The first arbitration case involving a CFL player and alleged inadequate care after a concussion has concluded, ruling that former wide receiver Arland Bruce III’s cognitive and physical issues were not directly linked to contract violations by the B.C. Lions and Montreal Alouettes. Despite evidence of his disabilities, the arbitrator noted Bruce’s recent physical activities, undermining his claims. Bruce sustained a concussion in 2012 during a game and faced significant changes in behavior and mental health post-injury, leading to a complicated legal battle over care standards in the league.
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