Stillman v. Multi-States Electric

George K. Cracraft, Judge.

Grady H. Stillman appeals from an order of the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission denying him benefits for an injury to his back under the so-called Shippers Transport doctrine. He contends that the evidence in this case does not support the application of that doctrine. We agree.

In Shippers Transport of Georgia v. Stepp, 265 Ark. 365, 578 S.W.2d 232 (1979), it was held that a denial of benefits by the Commission is proper where:(1) the employee knowingly and willfully makes a false representation as to his physical condition;(2) the employer relies upon the…