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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