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This case concerns the Cleveland Indians' petition for reconsideration, arguing that California workers' compensation jurisdiction is barred under Labor Code Section 3600.5(d) due to the applicant's last year of employment with the Jackson Diamond Cats. The Board affirmed the original award, finding the Indians failed to meet their burden of proving the exemption. The applicant's employment with the Diamond Cats was not established as "professional athlete" employment under the statute, nor was it proven that the Diamond Cats qualified for exemption under Section 3600.5(c) as the applicant did not work in California for that team. Furthermore, the Indians failed to identify or prove any other law exempting the Diamond Cats from California jurisdiction.
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This case concerns the Cleveland Indians' petition for reconsideration, arguing that California workers' compensation jurisdiction is barred under Labor Code Section 3600.5(d) due to the applicant's last year of employment with the Jackson Diamond Cats. The Board affirmed the original award, finding the Indians failed to meet their burden of proving the exemption. The applicant's employment with the Diamond Cats was not established as "professional athlete" employment under the statute, nor was it proven that the Diamond Cats qualified for exemption under Section 3600.5(c) as the applicant did not work in California for that team. Furthermore, the Indians failed to identify or prove any other law exempting the Diamond Cats from California jurisdiction.
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