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Wilson v. Ozark Poultry Products, Inc.
Citations: 239 Ark. 14; 386 S.W.2d 701; 1965 Ark. LEXIS 916Docket: 5-3458
Court: Supreme Court of Arkansas; February 15, 1965; Arkansas; State Supreme Court
The case involves Denver L. Wilson, an employee of Ozark Poultry Products, Inc., who sustained a back injury after slipping on a wet floor during his employment on April 10, 1962. Following the incident, he received treatment for strained back muscles over twelve visits with Dr. Stinnett, including physical therapy and medication. Wilson was compensated $165.00 for lost work time. He underwent additional examinations by several doctors, including X-rays and assessments by Dr. Kaylor, Dr. Hurst, and Dr. Stanton. Most doctors concluded that Wilson did not suffer a disabling injury, with Dr. Hurst being the exception, indicating a 10-15% permanent disability and advising against heavy lifting. Despite Wilson's claims of ongoing inability to perform manual labor, the majority of medical opinions supported that he had recovered from his injury. The Workmen’s Compensation Commission denied additional compensation, and the Circuit Court's judgment affirming this decision was upheld, with the ruling supported by substantial evidence from the medical examinations.