Grocery Delivery Driver With History of Back Issues Gets Award

The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to a grocery delivery driver for a back injury despite his history of back issues. Case: Springfield Grocer Co. v. Chaulsett, No. CV-22-527, 02/02/2023, published. Facts: Dillon Chaulsett worked for Springfield Grocer Co. as a delivery driver. After making a delivery in July 2021, Chaulsett experienced pain in his low back and right leg as soon as he sat down in his truck to leave. Chaulsett texted his supervisor the same day that his "lower back is giving out" and that he was going to try to go to a chiropractor ...