Appeals from Comp Commission Subject to Civil Procedural Rule on Filing Period Extension

A narrowly divided Arkansas Court of Appeals held that appeals from Workers’ Compensation Commission decisions are subject to a procedural rule allowing for an extension of time for filing a notice of appeal in civil cases if post-trial motions are filed. Case: Peco Foods Inc. v. Johnson, No. CV-23-133, 04/12/2023, published, Facts and procedural history: In October 2022, the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission filed an opinion and order awarding benefits to Jeffrey Johnson, payable by Peco Foods Inc. and OccuSure Claims Services LLC. Thirteen days later, Peco and OccuSure f...