DELVIN WILLIAMS vs. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS and ARGONAUT INSURANCE COMPANY and FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY, MIAMI DOLPHINS, Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered by MULTI-LINE CLAIMS SERVICE, GREEN BAY PACKERS and HIGHLANDS INSURANCE GROUP, in Receivership

This case concerns a professional football player seeking reimbursement for medical-legal costs incurred in his workers' compensation claims against multiple teams. The Appeals Board granted the applicant's petition for removal, rescinding a prior order that denied these costs. The Board held that a statute of limitations defense does not bar reimbursement of reasonable medical-legal expenses if the applicant is determined to be an employee. However, subject matter jurisdiction issues with certain defendants require further adjudication, and the San Francisco 49ers, who do not dispute jurisdiction, are ordered to reimburse these costs pending further proceedings.