California Court of Appeal Keeps Them Guessing When It Comes to Workers Comp

By Jeff Birren   The California Court of Appeal has informed professional sports teams that few things are permanent when it comes to California’s workers compensation laws. Case in point — Durand Macklin v. New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers.   The Facts and Proceedings Below   Durand (Rudy) Macklin played for the Knicks, Hawks, Clippers, and a minor league team from August 1981 to October 1984. He played in California as a member of the Atlanta Hawks on