Supreme Court Won't Review Decision Denying Forum for Ex-NFL Player's Comp Claim

The California Supreme Court will not review a decision from the 4th District Court of Appeal that barred an out-of-state former football player from pursuing a cumulative trauma claim in California. Larry Tripplett had played defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts from 2002 to 2006. He joined the Buffalo Bills and had a brief stint as a member of the Seattle Seahawks before leaving the gridiron. During his six-year pro career, Tripplett played approximately 110 games. Only two of them were played in California, but he decided to file a workers’ compensation claim in the Gold...