Former NFL players are settling a malpractice action against class counsel at McKool Smith, according to court papers filed Monday.

Back in 2008, lawyers from McKool Smith helped Manatt, Phelps & Phillips represent the players in a $28 million settlement with the NFL Players Association over licensing and marketing revenue. The players later sued both firms in the Northern District of California, claiming that McKool Smith and Manatt blew the chance to win greater damages.