International Paper Co. v. Porter Tuberville

David Newbern, Justice.

In 1982, the respondent, Porter Tuberville, requested an increase in a permanent disability award he received in 1973 from the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission (commission). The commission denied the increase. This case has been before the Court of Appeals three times. Each time the court has reversed the commission. Tuberville v. International Paper Co., 28 Ark. App. 196, 771 S.W.2d 805 (1989); Tuberville v. International Paper Co., No. CA 87-134 (op. del. November 4, 1987) (not designated for publication); Tuberville v. International Paper Co., 18 Ark. App.…