Bisbee, 030821 ARWC, G800691

Case DateMarch 08, 2021
CourtKansas
JEAN BISBEE, EMPLOYEE CLAIMANT
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, SELF-INSURED EMPLOYER/CARRIER RESPONDENT NO. 1
RISK MG’T RESOURCES, INC./TPA RESPONDENT NO. 1
STATE OF ARKANSAS, DEATH & PERMANENT TOTAL DISABILITY TRUST FUND RESPONDENT NO. 2
CLAIM No. G800691
Arkansas Workers Compensation
Before the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission
March 8, 2021
         Hearing conducted on Monday, March 8, 2021, before the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission (the Commission), Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Mike Pickens, in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.           The claimant, Mr. Jean Bisbee, Maumelle, Pulaski County, Arkansas, appeared pro se.           Respondent No. 1 was represented by the Honorable Jarrod Parish, Worley, Wood & Parrish, P.A., Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.           Respondent No. 2, represented by the Honorable David Pake, waived its appearance at the hearing.           Mike Pickens Administrative Law Judge          STATEMENT OF THE CASE          A hearing was conducted on Monday, March 8, 2021, to determine whether this claim should be dismissed for lack of prosecution pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 11-9-702(a)(4) (2020 Lexis Replacement) and Commission Rule 099.13 (2020 Lexis Replacement). On January 12, 2021, Respondent No. 1 filed a motion with the Commission requesting this claim be dismissed without prejudice for lack of prosecution.          In accordance with the applicable Arkansas law, the claimant was due and legal notice of the Respondent No. 1’s motion to dismiss, as well as a copy of the hearing notice, via the United States          Postal Service (USPS), First Class Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. The claimant appeared at the hearing pro se, and advised he did not object to the dismissal of his claim without prejudice. Mr. Neil Hart had represented the claimant at the subject full hearing, but thereafter requested and received the Full Commission’s leave to withdraw as the claimant’s attorney of record. The claimant returned to work at the fire department/the City of Little Rock about one (1) year ago.          The record herein...

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