Stokes v. Board of Review of Industrial Commission

GREENWOOD, Judge:

Petitioner Betty L. Stokes appeals the Industrial Commission’s denial of workers’ compensation benefits. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

Betty Stokes (Stokes) was hired as a secretary by American Express in 1982, and worked there until 1988. She held five different positions at American Express, including supervisory positions in three departments. Stokes was promoted often and generally received excellent reviews.

In December 1987, while working as a supervisor in the key entry department, Stokes allowed the employees in her department to watch a video, “Crocodile Dundee,” on work time,…