Williams v. Johnson Custom Homes

Robert J. Gladwin, Judge.

Appellant Edward Williams appeals the June 21,2006 decision of the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) finding that he is estopped under the election-of-remedies doctrine from pursuing a claim under Arkansas workers’ compensation law against appellees Johnson Custom Homes and Virginia Surety Company, and further, that the constitutional issues raised by him are without merit. Appellant argues on appeal that the Commission has jurisdiction over this claim and that his voluntary acceptance of benefits under the laws of Ohio does not constitute an…