Court Upholds Finding of Compensability for School District Employee

The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld a finding of compensability for a school district employee who injured her back from moving tables. Case: Sheridan School District v. Wise, No. CV-21-188, 11/17/2021, published. Facts: Jennifer Wise worked for the Sheridan School District as a paraprofessional. On Feb. 15, 2019, Wise helped a co-worker set up tables on the cafeteria stage for an assembly. In the process, she allegedly felt a twinge in her left side but did not report an injury. She finished the school day that Friday and returned to work the following Monday and Tuesday. ...