No Benefits for Worker With Alleged Aggravation of Pre-Existing Condition She Denied Having

The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits to a restaurant worker who simultaneously denied a history of back problems and asserted a claim for the aggravation of a pre-existing back condition. Case: Johnson v. NPC International, No. CV-17-280, 01/24/2018, published. Facts: Dashunda Johnson began working for Pizza Hut in October 2014. Her typical job duties included delivering pizzas, waiting tables and answering the phones. While she was at work on Feb. 27, 2016, her manager instructed her to spray off the sidewalk in front of the restaurant. Johnson alleges that...