In an unprecedented move, former Newcastle Knights player, Alex McKinnon is reportedly preparing to take out a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the NRL and Melbourne Storm prop, Jordan McLean.
The 24-year-old is believed to be seeking compensation after he was tackled by McLean during a match in 2014, leaving him with spinal injuries and rendering him to a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
The tackle was deemed as illegal, leading to McLean serving a seven-match ban.
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| Alex McKinnon Image Courtesy: nrl.com |
In rugby league, individual players have been sued by other players in the past however, this is the first time the head body of the sport has been legally pursued in NRL history.
McKinnon was paid $750 000 by the Newcastle Knights for the remainder of his two-year contract.
He was promised a job in the NRL for life by the then chief executive, David Smith and is currently employed in player recruitment with the Knights.
$1 500 000 was also raised at the time of McKinnon's injury through the Rise for Alex fundraiser.
It is estimated McKinnon's medical costs for the rest of his life could come to more than $20 000 000.
