Another Out-of-State Retired NFL Player Losses A California Workers’ Compensation Case

By Jeff Birren   Former NFL player Larry Tripplett recently lost a California workers’ compensation case. The decision could have far-reaching consequences for professional athletes who played for non-California teams but who wish to participate in the Golden State's workers' compensation gravy train. Less than ten years ago, it would have been an easy victory, but state courts and legislature have begun to slam the door on many such cases.   Larry Tripplett   Tripplett was born