Vol. 30, Issue 30
April 20, 2020
Civil Cases
Workers Comp claim was barred by statute of limitations
White County Judge v. Menser -
2020 Ark. 140
Arkansas Supreme Court. April 16, 2020.
Arkansas Workers Compensation Commission,
REVERSED; COURT OF APPEALS OPINION VACATED.
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Ford Bronco rollover case dismissed on summary judgment
Bank of the Ozarks v. Ford Motor Co. -
2020 Ark.App. 231
Arkansas Court of Appeals. April 15, 2020.
Circuit Court of Lonoke County,
Hon. Sandy Huckabee.
AFFIRMED.
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Criminal Cases
Kidnapping conviction was affirmed; defendant was not entitled to jury instruction on leaving victim in a "safe place", even though he left her in her own home
Rickman v. State -
2020 Ark. 138
Arkansas Supreme Court. April 16, 2020.
Circuit Court of Benton County,
Hon. Brad Karren.
AFFIRMED.
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Translator of defendant's letter was merely a conduit, not subject to confrontation clause; bailiff discussion with jury was harmless
Garcia-Chicol v. State -
2020 Ark. 148
Arkansas Supreme Court. April 16, 2020.
Circuit Court of Benton County,
Hon. Brad Karren.
AFFIRMED.
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Death penalty affirmed for defendant who argues he should have represented himself
Gardner v. State -
2020 Ark. 147
Arkansas Supreme Court. April 16, 2020.
Circuit Court of Faulkner County,
Hon. Charles Clawson.
AFFIRMED.
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