Federal Judge Certifies Classes In Tennis Players' NCAA Antitrust Suit

While much attention this summer was paid to the NCAA's antitrust litigation regarding NIL compensation and the House settlement, other antitrust challenges to NCAA regulations are progressing across the country. In Brantmeier v. NCAA, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina certified an injunctive class and a damages class of student-athletes in their challenge to NCAA regulations specific to tennis that require them to forfeit prize money.

To remain NCAA-eligible prior to full-time collegiate enrollment, a student-athlete cannot accept more than $10,000 and the actual and necessary expenses for participation in events. After enrollment, a student-athlete may only accept prize money covering the actual and necessary expenses for participation in events.