But the players are suing over the 1989 season for damages that could reach $20 million and affect 240 players.

The players sued under the Civil Rights Act of 1871 and lost on summary judgment at the trial court in 2004.

And if one steroid user wins his case, other former players would surely sue the union.

The players are suing for $3 million in damages and the right to offer their services on the open market to the highest bidder.

Before then, more players who were restricted under Plan B could sue for damages.

The union was decertified as part of a legal strategy to enable the players to sue in court over issues they could not get by negotiation.

However, eight players sued the league for violating their antitrust laws, and calling the system an unfair trade restraint.

The players sued Manges to recover back pay, but that suit collapsed when he declared bankruptcy.

What if a player who is made to sing in front of his team later sues for emotional distress?

A trial began in Toronto this week in which former players are suing the league over pension money.