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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the New York Giants' petition for reconsideration, reversing the trial judge's decision. The Board found that a mandatory forum selection clause in Omar Smith's employment contracts, requiring New Jersey law and jurisdiction for disputes, was reasonable and enforceable. Applying the precedent set in McKinley v. Arizona Cardinals, the Board determined there was a limited connection to California regarding Smith's employment and claimed injury. Therefore, the WCAB declined to exercise jurisdiction and ordered that Smith take nothing on his claim.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the New York Giants' petition for reconsideration, reversing the trial judge's decision. The Board found that a mandatory forum selection clause in Omar Smith's employment contracts, requiring New Jersey law and jurisdiction for disputes, was reasonable and enforceable. Applying the precedent set in McKinley v. Arizona Cardinals, the Board determined there was a limited connection to California regarding Smith's employment and claimed injury. Therefore, the WCAB declined to exercise jurisdiction and ordered that Smith take nothing on his claim.
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