Arment previously worked as executive vice-president and general manager of mass-market business for BRG Sports, Riddell's parent company, which is owned by private equity firm Fenway Partners.

[10] The Revolution was released in response to a study on concussions and became popular in the NFL and NCAA, being used by notable athletes such as Peyton Manning and Brady Quinn.

Concussion litigation against Riddell often revolves around claims that the company knew about the risks associated with their helmets but failed to properly warn athletes and teams.

Plaintiffs argue that Riddell's helmets did not provide sufficient protection or effectively mitigate the risk of concussions, leading to long-term brain injuries and health complications.

[16] Attorney Franklin D. Azar, who represented plaintiffs in the Colorado case, predicted that the $11 million verdict awarded in the 2013 trial could have implications for the larger suit by NFL players, because Riddell knew in November 2000 of problems in testing of the helmets but did not disclose the information.

In 2011, thousands of retired NFL players sued the league, alleging that they suffered long-term brain injuries as a result of concussions sustained during their careers.

In this MDL, Riddell faced claims that they failed to disclose the long-term risks of concussions to players and that their helmets did not adequately protect against head injuries.