MONCUS v. BILLINGSLEY LOGGING, 2006 AWCC 109

CLAIM NO. F308838

TONY MONCUS (DECEASED), EMPLOYEE, CLAIMANT v. BILLINGSLEY LOGGING, EMPLOYER, RESPONDENT AMERICAN INTERSTATE INSURANCE CO., CARRIER, RESPONDENT

Before the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission
OPINION FILED JUNE 27, 2006

Upon review before the FULL COMMISSION in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Claimant represented by the Honorable Neal Hart, Attorney at Law, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Respondents represented by the Honorable Michael E. Ryburn, Attorney at Law, Little Rock, Arkansas.

ORDER
The Arkansas Supreme Court has reversed the Commission in the above-styled matter and has remanded for proceedings consistent with the Court’s opinion. Moncus v. Billingsley, 05-1353 (May 18, 2006). The Court has held, that the claimant’s death occurred while he was performing employment services and reversed and remanded for a consideration of benefits.

The Full Commission therefore remands this case to an administrative law judge for additional proceedings. The administrative law judge shall conduct those proceedings necessary to adjudicate the issues of claimant’s entitlement to benefits.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

______________________________ OLAN W. REEVES, Chairman
______________________________ SHELBY W. TURNER, Commissioner
_______________________________ KAREN H. McKINNEY, Commissioner