Malone v. Texarkana Public Schools

W.H. “Dub” Arnold, Chief Justice.

This appeal involves the interpretation of “rapid repetitive motion,” under Ark. Code Ann. § 11-9-102(5)(A)(ii)(a) (Supp. 1997), and a decision of the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission finding that the appellant failed to establish a compensable injury. Our jurisdiction is authorized pursuant to Ark. Sup. Ct. Rule 2-4 (1998). The specific points raised on appeal involve issues upon which there is a perceived inconsistency in the decisions of the Court of Appeals, significant issues needing clarification, and substantial questions of law concerning the…