Lindsey Crane vs. Hobby Lobby Stores Inc

1 BEFORE THE ARKANSAS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION FILE NO. H200157 LINDSEY M. CRANE, EMPLOYEE CLAIMANT HOBBY LOBBY STORES INC., EMPLOYER RESPONDENT INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, CARRIER RESPONDENT SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., TPA RESPONDENT ORDER FILED JUNE 26, 2024 Upon review before the FULL COMMISSION in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. Claimant was represented by the HONORABLE EDDIE H. WALKER, Attorney at Law, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Respondents represented by the HONORABLE KEVIN J. STATEN, Attorney at Law, Little Rock, Arkansas. ORDER This matter comes before the Full Commission on the Respondents’ MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE RESPONDENTS’ COUNSEL AND INCORPORATED BRIEF BY REFERENCE. The Full Commission grants the motion. An Administrative Law Judge (hereinafter referred to as “ALJ”) filed an opinion on September 8, 2023. The ALJ found, among other things, that the Claimant proved she was entitled to temporary total disability benefits and additional medical treatment. The ALJ found that the Respondents failed to prove an Independent Medical Evaluation was reasonably necessary. The Respondents appealed the ALJ’s opinion and the Claimant cross-appealed.

2 In an opinion filed February 27, 2024, the Full Commission affirmed and adopted the ALJ’s September 8, 2023 decision. There has been no appeal of the Full Commission’s opinion filed February 27, 2024, and therefore the opinion is now final. Ark. Code Ann. §11-9-711(b)(1)(Supp. 2023). The Respondents have moved to substitute Newkirk and Jones Law Firm, PLLC as counsel for the Respondents. The Claimant has not filed an objection, and the Full Commission grants the motion. IT IS SO ORDERED. _______________________________ SCOTTY DALE DOUTHIT, Chairman _ ______________________________ M. SCOTT WILLHITE, Commissioner __________________________ _____ MICHAEL R. MAYTON, Commissioner