Chronicle EditorLONDON. — Lawyers for paralysed player Alex McKinnon have written to Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) amid a report he is planning a multi-million-dollar lawsuit.
The Daily Telegraph said McKinnon is seeking compensation from the NRL and the player whose tackle injured him.
The NRL confirmed to the BBC it had been contacted by McKinnon’s lawyer, but said no claim had been lodged.
The former Newcastle Knights player (24) must use a wheelchair for life.
He suffered extensive spinal injuries in the spear tackle by Melbourne Storm players in 2014.
The lawsuit reportedly names Storm player Jordan McLean, who was banned for seven matches for the dangerous tackle.
The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) backed McKinnon yesterday, saying his injury was “life changing”.
“Alex has the right to pursue any and all legal options available to him in relation to his injury and it is appropriate that he has engaged his own legal representatives to assist him,” the RLPA said in a statement. — BBC Sport.
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