In relevant part, that decision found that applicant, Paul Hestehauge (Mr. Hestehauge), sustained industrial injury to his head, entire body, brain and left wrist in a fall on November 15, 2000, while employed as a painter by homeowners, Wayne Charkins (Mr. Charkins) and Laurie Charkins (Mrs. Charkins), the insureds of defendant. At some point, Mr. Hestehauge agreed with Mr. and Mrs. Charkins to do some painting at their house. Although Mr. Charkins is a California-licensed glazing contractor and was aware that people doing contractor's work in California had to be licensed, neither he nor Mrs. Charkins ever asked Mr. Hestehauge if he had a license. After the accident, Mr. and Mrs. Charkins had others complete the painting work that Mr. Hestehauge was going to perform. Although section 2750. 5 mandates that Mr. Hestehauge be deemed an employee of Mr. and Mrs. Charkins, the existence of an employment relationship under section 2750. 5 does not necessarily mean that Mr. Hestehauge is entitled to workers' compensation benefits.

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