Bill to Keep Saints Players out of Calif. Comp Courts Expanded

By Bill Kidd, Central Bureau ChiefLouisiana stakeholders and lawmakers are scrutinizing legislation that began as an attempt to help the New Orleans Saints control workers’ compensation costs by restricting injured players to benefits available in Louisiana – and ending filings by injured players in California or other states.But the legislation was amended last week in the House Labor and Industrial Relations Committee to apply to all Louisiana workers – not only to professional athletes.Stakeholders currently are examining the changes in the language to determine just what ...