NCAA Litigation Update: What's Coming Next In House v. NCAA

In approximately one month, on April 7, 2025, Judge Wilken will hear arguments from certain parties who have objected ("Objectors") to the proposed settlement agreement to resolve several student-athlete compensation lawsuits against the NCAA—House, Carter and Hubbard. As previously discussed on this Blog, the Objectors will have the opportunity to voice their arguments before the Court, on behalf of all parties that submitted objections to the settlement, before the Court decides whether to approve the settlement. Judge Wilken invited several Objectors, including LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne, to appear before the Court. Ms. Dunne is believed to be one of the most successful NIL earners in college sports and has a reported net worth of approximately $9.5 million. Ms. Dunne's success is remarkable because gymnastics is not one of the traditional "revenue" sports, i.e., football and men's basketball. Ms. Dunne provides a unique voice for current and former college athletes