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CHRIS CHILDS vs. NEW JERSEY NETS, CHUBB INSURANCE COMPANY, FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, TORONTO RAPTORS, NEW YORK KNICKS, TIG INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) rescinded an amended award and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings. The WCAB cited the need to fully address jurisdiction and liability issues, particularly in light of a recent appellate court decision and ambiguities in the applicant's testimony regarding the place of hire. The applicant, a professional basketball player, claimed cumulative industrial injury while playing for various teams. The Board emphasized developing a clearer record on the contract of hire's location in California, as this is a critical basis for WCAB jurisdiction.