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Labor/Employment

Aug. 16, 2012

NFL lineman seeks California workers’ compensation benefits

Bruce Matthews had a stellar NFL career, but has found less success seeking workers' compensation in California. By Fraser McAlpine of Hunton & Williams LLP


By Fraser A. McAlpine


Bruce Matthews had a stellar career in the National Football League. After playing offensive tackle for 19 years, Matthews retired and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. That career, however, apparently took its toll on Matthews; he now asserts that he suffers from pain and disability.


In 2008 Matthews filed a workers' compensation claim in California. Matthews' employer, the Tennessee Titans and the National Fo...

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