Preston Allen vs. Staffmark Investments, LLC

BEFORE THE ARKANSAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION CLAIM NO. G903144 PRESTON ALLEN, EMPLOYEE CLAIMANT STAFFMARK INVESTMENTS, LLC, EMPLOYER RESPONDENT ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURANCE CARRIER/TPA DEATH & PERMANENT TOTAL DISABILITY TRUST FUND RESPONDENT NO. 1 RESPONDENT NO. 2 OPINION FILED JULY 26, 2023 Upon review before the FULL COMMISSION in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. Claimant appeared pro se. Respondents #1 represented by the HONORABLE MELISSA WOOD, Attorney at Law, Little Rock, Arkansas. Respondents #2 represented by the HONORABLE CHRISTY L. KING, Attorney at Law, Little Rock, Arkansas. ORDER An administrative law judge filed an opinion on March 28, 2023 and found that the claimant’s claim should be denied and dismissed. The claimant filed a timely notice of appeal to the Full Commission. A Legal Services Specialist corresponded with the parties on May 31, 2023 and established an initial briefing schedule. The claimant was subsequently granted a 30-day extension in which to file his brief, and the claimant has now filed a timely request for a second 30-day extension. Respondent No.

ALLEN - G903144 2 1 and Respondent No. 2 inform the Commission that they do not object to another extension. The Full Commission therefore grants the claimant’s request for a second extension. We direct the Clerk of the Commission to establish a final briefing schedule. IT IS SO ORDERED. ___________________________________ SCOTTY DALE DOUTHIT, Chairman ___________________________________ M. SCOTT WILLHITE, Commissioner ___________________________________ MICHAEL R. MAYTON, Commissioner