It looks like this saga is finally coming to an end.
After a few years of build up, hilarious testimony by the NCAA, and a decision that was pretty clear by the end of the suit, damages have finally been awarded to the tune of $60 million in favor of Ed O'Bannon's team. Steve Berman, who represented O'Bannon's team, commented on the final judgment.
We are pleased with the decision from Judge Wilken to approve the $60 million combined settlement that will be distributed to hundreds of student-athletes. This landmark decision marks the first time that student-athletes will be paid for their likeness or image, and stands as a huge victory in the ongoing fight for student-athletes’ rights.
Steve Berman's full release can be read here. With this statement and the final judgment, all that's left to do is pay out players who filed to be a part of the case. This has been one of the most polarizing cases that has effected both the gaming and the sports world, and I'm glad that it has a resolution. Gamers are upset that they'll probably never see a collegiate sports game again, but that's beside the point here. The proper decision was made and we can finally lock this issue away.
