Professional Sports Challenge to California’s Liberal Workers’ Compensation System Nearing Resolution

(Editor’s Note: This article was recently written for and first published by www.LawInSport.com)   By Michael Pang   In light of the evolving controversy surrounding professional athletes who file for workers' compensation benefits in California and new legislation aimed at reducing that liability for sports teams, it may be instructive to step back and examine how this has escalated into a fount of litigation.   In comparison with other states, California historically has maint