Terry Talley

BEFORE THE ARKANSAS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION CLAIM NO. G306587 TERRY TALLEY, Employee CLAIMANT ENTERGY OPERATIONS, INC., Self-Insured Employer RESPONDENT OPINION/ORDER FILED JUNE 11, 2024 Hearing before ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE GREGORY K. STEWART in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. Claimant represented by LAURA J. MCKINNON, Attorney, Fayetteville, Arkansas; although not present at hearing. Respondents represented by KAREN H. MCKINNEY, Attorney, Little Rock, Arkansas. OPINION/ORDER This case comes on for review following a hearing on respondent’s Motion to Dismiss. Claimant suffered an admittedly compensable injury on July 24, 2012. Respondent paid compensation benefits including medical benefits and an impairment rating. Numerous AR-Cs were filed in this case on July 24, 2014; September 4, 2015; and August 1, 2017. No hearing has been requested with respect to this claim. On May 1, 2024, respondent filed a Motion to Dismiss. A hearing was scheduled on the respondent’s motion for June 3, 2024. In response to the respondent’s motion, claimant’s attorney sent an e-mail dated May 14, 2024, stating: We have spoken to this client and he has no objection to the Dismissal and we waive our appearance at a hearing regarding the matter of the Motion to Dismiss.

Talley – G208012 2 After my review of the respondent’s motion, the claimant’s response thereto, and all other matters properly before the Commission, I find that respondent’s motion to dismiss this claim should be and hereby is granted. This dismissal is without prejudice and is pursuant to Commission Rule 099.13. IT IS SO ORDERED. _____________________________________ GREGORY K. STEWART ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE