No Benefits for Worker Injured While Escaping Fire

The Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled that a worker was not entitled to benefits for his injuries from jumping out of a second-story window to escape a fire while off duty. Case: Lopez v. James Divito Racing Stable, No. CV-20-577, 05/26/2021, published. Facts: Juan Lopez worked for the James Divito Racing Stable as a hot walker. His job involved walking horses after a training session or a race to cool them down, and he made $350 a week. Lopez worked for Divito from 5:30-10:30 a.m. each day. In addition, Lopez worked when Divito had horses running in races, which happened about 25 times ...