The Battle over the Proper Venue for Workers’ Compensation Claims Moves to the Legislature

By Nicole M. Bryson, Esq.   The right of injured players to claim workers’ compensation benefits in states where they played games rather than where the team is based has been an on-going issue in the National Football League (NFL). In fact, this issue was featured in last month’s Sports Litigation Alert and this discussion picks up where the other left off. (For full details, see my article, "Workers’ Compensation Ruling Involving Dolphins Could Have Far-Reaching Implications," pu