Newsome v. Union 76 Truck Stop

George K. Cracraft, Chief Judge.

Charles Newsome appeals from an order of the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission holding that his claim was barred by the so-called Shippers Transport doctrine. He contends that the evidence in this case does not support application of that doctrine. We find no error and affirm the order of the Commission.

In Shippers Transport of Georgia v. Stepp, 265 Ark. 365, 578 S.W.2d 232 (1979), the supreme court recognized that public policy places an obligation on an employee to give truthful answers to a prospective employer’s questions about his pre-employment…