Jones v. Xtreme Pizza

Wendell L. Griffen, Judge.

The Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission denied benefits to appellant John D. Jones because it determined that Jones was not performing employment services when he was injured because he was driving to work. We reverse the Commission’s order and remand for an award ofbenefits.

The facts in this case are not disputed. Jones, who lived in Jacksonville, Arkansas, was employed by appellee Xtreme Pizza as the general manager of a Domino’s Pizza in Bryant, Arkansas. In addition to the usual in-house duties required to operate a pizza franchise, when necessary, Jones…