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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's finding of no subject matter jurisdiction, acknowledging that the applicant played 19 games in California during his baseball career. However, the Board intends to find that this minimal connection, absent a hiring in California, does not create a substantial and legitimate interest for California to adjudicate the claim under the Johnson due process standard. The Board will allow further briefing on the application of Johnson and the relevant statutory amendment regarding professional athletes.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's finding of no subject matter jurisdiction, acknowledging that the applicant played 19 games in California during his baseball career. However, the Board intends to find that this minimal connection, absent a hiring in California, does not create a substantial and legitimate interest for California to adjudicate the claim under the Johnson due process standard. The Board will allow further briefing on the application of Johnson and the relevant statutory amendment regarding professional athletes.
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