State Courts Finds in Favor of Steelers in Workers’ Compensation Dispute

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has affirmed the decision of a workers' compensation judge (WCJ) and ruled that former Pittsburgh Steelers player Ainsley T. Battles is not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits because the injury he suffered did not result in “a compensable loss of earnings.”   Battles signed a one-year contract with the Steelers for the 2004-2005 season. However, his season ended abruptly in the first game when he tore his left hamstring. Team physician, D