Home -> Law Blog Directory -> Litigation Blogs -> Arkansas Business Litigation Blog
(866) 635-2689 for Personal Injury or (866) 635-9402 for Criminal Defense
Find a Local Lawyer
Divorce (866) 635-6190
Personal Injury (866) 635-2689
Criminal Defense (866) 635-9402
Litigation
: Arkansas Business Litigation BlogWrit of Prohibition Granted in Injured Worker Case
By H. William Allen et al.
The Arkansas Supreme Court granted a writ of prohibition in Int'l Paper Co. v. Clark County Circuit Court, No. 08-861 (11/20/08).
Edna Pennington was killed at IP's facility in Gurdon. Her husband filed a lawsuit alleging that IP failed to provide a safe work environment. IP filed a motion to dismiss on grounds that the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission had exclusive jurisdiction. The trial court denied IP's motion to dismiss, which prompted this writ of prohibition.
The supreme court granted the writ because the AWCC has exclusive jurisdiction of plaintiffs' claims. The court noted that a writ of prohibition is extraordinary relief, but there is a strong policy for uniformity in worker compensation claims.
Full post as published by Arkansas Business Litigation Blog on December 02, 2008 (boomark / email).
Worker's Compensation Laws Overview
Protect Workers From Injuries with plans that cover medical expenses and long-term or permanent disabilites
$1.5 Million Verdict for Injured Worker
$1.5 Million Verdict for Injured Worker
Injured Immigrant Worker
Owner of Billy G’s Tree Care pays former employee $30,000 settlement after sustaining a severe chainsaw facial laceration.
$33 Million Awarded to Boy Injured by Drunken Driver
Drunk Driver To Pay $33 Million to Injured Friend
Factory Worker Awarded $30.4 Million for Popcorn Lung
Factory Worker Awarded $30.4 Million for Popcorn Lung
LA Commuter Rail Accident
At Least 13 Injured
Pedestrian Injured by Taxi Awarded $1 Million
Pedestrian Injured by Taxi Awarded $1 Million

A writ discharged as improvidently granted is no longer a "cause"
Worker Critically Injured in Irvine Industrial Accident
Electricuted Worker Gets Jury Verdict of $1.25 Million
Work Place Safety: Garbage collection worker injured by falling bin









