Worker Gets Benefits for Injuries From Falling While Walking to Car

The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to a worker who was injured by falling while walking to her car, despite her inconsistent explanations. Case: Dardanelle Public Schools v. Ewton, No. CV-25-148, 12/03/2025, published. Facts: Andrea Ewton worked as a substitute custodian for Dardanelle Public Schools. On Aug. 15, 2023, Ewton arrived at a Dardanelle campus, went into the main office and clocked in. While she remained on the clock, Ewton walked to her car through the parking lot. She gave differing accounts of whether she was retrieving a water bott...