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David S. Doty, influential judge in N.F.L. history, passes away at 96

David S. Doty, who played a crucial role in the legal landscape of the N.F.L., has died at 96. He was known for overseeing a key class-action settlement between the league and its players in 1993.

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David S. Doty, a judge known for his significant role in shaping the National Football League (N.F.L.), passed away at the age of 96. He was notably involved in overseeing the aftermath of a class-action settlement between the N.F.L. and its players in 1993, a case that had lasting implications for the league.

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