Moore, Evan

Evan Moore, a professional athlete, claims cumulative industrial injury to multiple body parts during his employment from May 22, 2008 to April 29, 2013. After trial on February 13, 2024, the WCJ found that applicant formed a contract of hire with the Green Bay Packers within California's territorial jurisdiction, thereby conferring California subject matter jurisdiction under Labor Code sections 3600.5 and 5305. Defendant Great Divide Insurance Company petitioned for reconsideration, arguing no substantial evidence supported the California contract finding, that applicant's contract advisor lacked legal authority to bind him, and that defendant was denied due process when its trial transcript request was denied. The Board granted reconsideration not to decide the merits but to order that the February 13, 2024 trial proceedings be transcribed under WCAB Rule 10800, given the importance of applicant's testimony and the factually intensive jurisdictional inquiry. The Board deferred a final decision pending receipt of the transcript and supplemental pleadings.