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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a decision denying jurisdiction over applicant William Garnett's cumulative trauma claim. Garnett, a former professional basketball player, argued he sustained injury while playing for the Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers, with over 20 games played in California. However, the WCAB found Garnett's contacts with California insufficient, deeming the 22 games played as de minimis based on the Johnson precedent. The Board concluded that constitutional due process required a sufficient relationship between the injury and the state, which was not met here.
WILLIAM GARNETT vs. DALLAS BASKETBALL LTD (DALLAS MAVERICKS), INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA/ACE USA, INDIANA PACERS is a workers' compensation case decided in Santa Ana. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Santa Ana.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) affirmed a decision denying jurisdiction over applicant William Garnett's cumulative trauma claim. Garnett, a former professional basketball player, argued he sustained injury while playing for the Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers, with over 20 games played in California. However, the WCAB found Garnett's contacts with California insufficient, deeming the 22 games played as de minimis based on the Johnson precedent. The Board concluded that constitutional due process required a sufficient relationship between the injury and the state, which was not met here.
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