Bruce Matthews’ Narrow Effect on California Workers’ Compensation Claims

By Hong Hoang   The National Football League (NFL) and the NFL Players’ Association (NFLPA) have been quarrelling for years over whether professional football players injured in the course of their employment may file for workers’ compensation benefits in California. The Golden State is the most desirable venue for the NFLPA, representing the players, because obtaining a workers’ compensation award is generally easier in California than in other jurisdictions and California has a repu