The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to a police officer for a thoracic injury that became more symptomatic over time.
Case: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences v. Barton, No. CV-21-321, 04/27/2022, published.
Facts: Kenneth Barton worked for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as a police officer. He suffered injuries in 2017 when he intervened in a domestic disturbance incident that occurred on UAMS property.
UAMS accepted liability for injuries to Barton’s right hip and elbow.
Barton returned to work four days after being injured,...
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