Court Asks Lawmakers to Revisit Limit for Mental Injury Benefits

The Court of Appeals of Arkansas ruled that the statutory 26-week limit on an employee's claim for mental injury or illness passes constitutional muster, although it asked lawmakers to consider changing the rule. Case: Glass v. E Z Mart Stores, No. CV-13-659, 12/18/2013, published. Facts: Julie Glass worked as a convenience-store cashier and clerk for five days before she was physically assaulted and raped at work. She filed a claim with the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission, claiming entitlement to permanent- and total-disability benefits due to her depression, ...