BVAL dispute (San Jose, CA)

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Second-hand background info:

Seems an official was injured on a game, and sued PSI. Though initially denied, the official received a favorable appeal judgement stating PSI behaves like an employer (officials recruited, trained, told where, when, how and how much) so in the eyes of the court, they are an employer and must provide coverage/benefits.

Consequently, PSI required schools to pay officials directly.

It's been a cluster, I've heard, and raises interesting operating policies for associations comprised of independent contractors. Could be a game changer.

Would love to know more from anyone with more details.