ROME DOUGLAS vs. NEW YORK GIANTS, TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO., WORLD LEAGUE OF AMERICAN FOOTBALL, TIG INSURANCE CO., RISK ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT, THE ST. LOUIS RAMS, TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO., GULF INSURANCE CO.

This case concerns an applicant who sustained numerous injuries, including to his neck, back, and head, resulting in 84% permanent disability. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied TIG Insurance's petition for reconsideration regarding jurisdiction over the applicant's claim against NFL Europe. The WCAB found that the applicant, a California resident, entered into contracts of hire with NFL Europe via telephone in California before traveling to training camps and signing written agreements out of state. This established WCAB jurisdiction over the applicant's out-of-state injury, despite subsequent events like physical examinations and contract signings occurring outside California.