Troy Kropog vs. New York Giants, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, Great Divide Insurance Company, Berkley Entertainment

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision that lacked California jurisdiction over the applicant's claim. The applicant, a professional football player, failed to establish that a contract for hire was formed in California, despite his agent residing and signing contracts there. The Board upheld the WCJ's finding that the agent lacked the authority to bind the applicant to a contract without the applicant's own execution. Consequently, the applicant did not meet his burden of proof for California jurisdiction.