5 Months Ago, GameDAILY BIZ says (in Madden Lawsuit Settled for $26 Million) The NFLPA will pay out $26 million to the over 2000 retirees, a slight decrease from the $28.1 million awarded by a jury earlier this year for lost royalties from items like video games such as Madden NFL from EA. The NFLPA's executive director ...

6 Months Ago, Gamasutra says (in NFL Players Union Settles For $26 Million With Retirees In Madden Suit) by Leigh Alexander The NFL Players Association has settled for $26 million in a legal battle with a group of retired members who claimed the union improperly licensed their likenesses in products including Electronic Arts' Madden NFL games. ...

And Denver Post says (in NFLPA reaches settlement with retired players)  CO
The jury determined the union failed to include retired NFL players in deals with Electronic Arts Inc., the maker of the "Madden NFL" video game, and other companies. PHOENIX — Arizona signed two-time Pro Bowl safety Adrian Wilson to a new five-year, ...

And google.com says (in NFLPA settles lawsuit with retired players) what the NFLPA was ordered to pay after a federal jury ruled in favor of the players. The jury determined the union failed to include retired NFL players in deals with Electronic Arts Inc., the maker of the "Madden NFL" video game, and other companies.

And San Jose Mercury News says (in NFLPA settles lawsuit with retired players)   USA
The jury determined the union failed to include retired NFL players in deals with Electronic Arts Inc., the maker of the "Madden NFL" video game, and other companies. Adderley filed the lawsuit in 2007 on behalf of 2056 retired players who contended ...