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ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS PROCEEDINGS OF APRIL 1, 2026

N. MARK KLAPPENBACH, CHIEF JUDGE: CR-22-716. Lamiesha Toney v. State of Arkansas, from Jefferson County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Barrett and Brown, JJ., agree. BART F. VIRDEN, JUDGE: CV-24-272. Trent Simshauser v. Michelle Simshauser, from Garland County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Harrison and Barrett, JJ., agree. CV-25-99. Melissa Henry (Shoptaw) v. Shawn Henry, from Saline County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Harrison and Barrett, JJ., agree. ROBERT J. GLADWIN, JUDGE: CR-25-19. Tom Buck Steele v. State of Arkansas, from Hot Spring County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Virden and Thyer, JJ., agree. BRANDON J. HARRISON, JUDGE: CR-25-435. Tyler Dylan Brock v. State of Arkansas, from Saline County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Virden and Barrett, JJ., agree. CV-25-438. Nicole Wauchope v. Khristopher Moore, from Washington County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Tucker and Wood, JJ., agree. CASEY R. TUCKER, JUDGE: CR-25-226. Adam Lee Maskell v. State of Arkansas, from Bradley County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Harrison and Wood, JJ., agree. E-25-180. Matthew Oseng v. Director, Division of Workforce Services, from the Arkansas Board of Review. Reversed and remanded. Harrison and Wood, JJ., agree. STEPHANIE POTTER BARRETT, JUDGE: CV-25-106. Patrick Hrdlichka v. Samantha Bengston, from Benton County Circuit Court. Dismissed. Klappenbach, C.J., and Brown, J., agree.

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CV-25-213. Mark Cowan v. Rebecca Cowan, from Sebastian County Circuit Court, Fort Smith District. Reversed and remanded on direct appeal; affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part on cross-appeal. Klappenbach, C.J., and Brown, J., agree.

CINDY GRACE THYER, JUDGE:

CR-25-84. Heather Scallion v. State of Arkansas, from Boone County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Abramson and Brown, JJ., agree.

CV-24-729. Mike Atkinson, Special Administrator of the Estate of Virginia L. Atkinson, Deceased; and on Behalf of the Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Virginia L. Atkinson, Deceased v. Parkway Health Center, Inc., d/b/a Parkway Health Center; Baptist Health d/b/a Baptist Health Hospice; Baptist Heath; Parkway Village, Inc.; Baptist Health Senior Clinic Parkway Village; Diamond Risk Insurance, LLC; John Doe Insurance Companies 2 through 10, Unknown Defendants; and John Does 1 through 10, Unknown Defendants, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Seventeenth Division. Affirmed. Gladwin, J., agrees. Virden, J., concurs without opinion.

WENDY SCHOLTENS WOOD, JUDGE:

CV-23-771. Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc., d/b/a NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital; and Northeast Arkansas Clinic Charitable Foundation, Inc. v. Hannah Towell, in Her Official Capacity as Tax Assessor for Craighead County, Arkansas, from Craighead County Circuit Court, Western District. Affirmed. Gladwin and Murphy, JJ., agree.

CV-25-132. Jerry Arter v. Naomi and Francis Pike, Husband and Wife; and John Pike, from Searcy County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Harrison and Tucker, JJ., agree.

KENNETH S. HIXSON, JUDGE:

CV-25-251. Rachel Herndon v. Tyleek Matthews, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Seventeenth Division. Reversed. Abramson and Murphy, JJ., agree.

CV-25-417. Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance/Office of Long-Term Care v. Bertha McWilliams, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Third Division. Agency decision affirmed; circuit court decision reversed. Abramson and Murphy, JJ., agree.

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ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS PROCEEDINGS OF APRIL 1, 2026 MIKE MURPHY, JUDGE: CV-24-699. First Service Bank v. Marsha and Gerald Snowden, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Abramson and Hixson, JJ., agree. WAYMOND M. BROWN, JUDGE: CV-25-147. Mumtaz Mf v. Sammi Lindsey and Smart Grocery, LLC, from Bradley County Circuit Court. Rebriefing ordered. Klappenbach, C.J., and Barrett, J., agree. PER CURIAM DECISIONS The following cases appealed from the Arkansas Board of Review are affirmed without written opinion pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 5-2(f). E-25-173. Donald L. Bohanon v. Director et al. E-25-174. Lucas Ridens v. Director et al. E-25-175. Tony Smith v. Director et al. E-25-176. Chiquita Hunter v. Director et al. E-25-177. Lewis Williams v. Director et al. E-25-178. Timothy Carrow v. Director et al. E-25-179. Custom Craft Poultry, LLC v. Director et al. E-25-189. Monica Craig v. Director et al. E-25-190. LaMonica Scott v. Director et al. E-26-1. Carolanna Buchanan v. Director et al. E-26-2. Stephanie Brown v. Director et al. E-26-3. Christopher W. Foster v. Director et al.

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ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS PROCEEDINGS OF APRIL 1, 2026 E-26-4. Sterling Jones, Sr. v. Director et al. E-26-5. Denzil Draper v. Director et al. E-26-6. Denzil Draper v. Director et al. E-26-7. Sterling Jones v. Director et al. E-26-9. Darrin Bynum v. Director et al. E-26-10. Darrin Bynum v. Director et al. E-26-13. Ronald Fackelman v. Director et al. E-26-14. Ronald Fackelman v. Director et al.

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PER CURIAM ORDERS

CR-24-435. Craig Criswell v. State of Arkansas, from Conway County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion to file belated supplemental record is granted. Virden, J., not participating. Electronic supplemental record is due in thirty days (May 1, 2026). Tabatha Branch is referred to the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct.

CR-24-596. Lawrence Mahomes v. State of Arkansas, from Conway County Circuit Court. Motion of Robert M. “Robby” Golden for attorney’s fees and costs is granted. Allowed $2,200. Virden, J., not participating.

CR-25-55. Paul Gill v. State of Arkansas, from Ashley County Circuit Court. Motion of Clinton W. Lancaster for attorney’s fees is granted. Allowed $2,500.

CR-25-75. Jeffery Lance H. Duckworth v. State of Arkansas, from Saline County Circuit Court. Motion of Ethan C. Nobles for attorney’s fees is granted. Allowed $2,500.

CR-25-107. Casey Dante Jackson v. State of Arkansas, from Arkansas County Circuit Court, Southern District. Motion of Vicki Lucas for costs and attorney fees is granted. Allowed $2,500.

CR-25-107. Casey Dante Jackson v. State of Arkansas, from Arkansas County Circuit Court, Southern District. Motion of Gregg A. Knutson for attorney’s fees is granted. Allowed $2,500.

CR-25-202. Minor Child v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Tenth Division. Motion of Robert M. “Robby” Golden for award of attorney’s fees is granted. Allowed $2,200.

CR-25-256. Randy Curtis v. State of Arkansas, from Hot Spring County Circuit Court. Motion of Gregory Crain for attorney fees is granted. Allowed $2,500.

CR-25-315. Lorri O. Friar v. State of Arkansas, from Craighead County Circuit Court, Western District. Motion of R.T. Starken for award of attorney’s fees and costs is granted. Allowed $2,000. Thyer, J., not participating.

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PER CURIAM ORDERS

CR-25-584. Jabrone Hamilton v. State of Arkansas, from Crittenden County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion to file belated brief is granted. Thyer, J., not participating. Appellant’s brief is due in thirty days (May 1, 2026). Sara Rogers is referred to the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct.

CR-25-698. Franklin Broomfield v. State of Arkansas, from Columbia County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion for acceptance of belated brief is granted. Tendered appellant’s brief filed this date.

CR-25-748. Frankie Paul Arnold v. State of Arkansas, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion for case summary is denied.

CR-26-92. James Hart v. State of Arkansas, from Lonoke County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se petition to proceed in forma pauperis is denied.

CR-26-92. James Hart v. State of Arkansas, from Lonoke County Circuit Court. Motion of George “Birc” Morledge IV to be relieved as counsel for appellant is granted.

CR-26-92. James Hart v. State of Arkansas, from Lonoke County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion to withdraw appointed counsel is granted.

CR-26-92. James Hart v. State of Arkansas, from Lonoke County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion to stay revocation proceedings, motion for immediate temporary stay, and motion to recall or hold warrant in abeyance is denied.

CR-26-92. James Hart v. State of Arkansas, from Lonoke County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion for extension of time to file brief is granted. Tendered appellant’s brief filed this date.

CR-26-102. Paul Fowler v. State of Arkansas, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Motion of Alvin L. Simes to be relieved as appellate counsel is granted. Bryan Altman is appointed as counsel for the appellant. Appellant’s brief is due in thirty days (May 1,

2026).

CR-26-136. Vershaun Elijah Williams v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Seventh Division. Appellant’s pro se motion for rule on clerk is granted. Record filed in the Arkansas Court of Appeals this date as case No. CR-26-136.

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PER CURIAM ORDERS

CR-26-136. Vershaun Elijah Williams v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Seventh Division. Appellant’s pro se motion for appointment of counsel is granted. Appellant’s brief is due in forty days (May 11, 2026).

CR-26-143. Thomas Waters v. State of Arkansas, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion for rule on clerk is granted. Record filed in the Arkansas Court of Appeals this date as case No. CR-26-143. Appellant’s brief is due in forty days (May 11,

2026).

CV-24-145. Wynne-Ark., Inc., d/b/a Kelley’s Restaurant v. Asphalt Producers, LLC; and Richard Baughn Construction, Inc., from Cross County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motions on behalf of appellant against appellees are moot. Thyer, J., not participating.

CV-24-145. Wynne-Ark., Inc., d/b/a Kelley’s Restaurant v. Asphalt Producers, LLC; and Richard Baughn Construction, Inc., from Cross County Circuit Court. Appellant’s amendment to motions are denied. Thyer, J., not participating.

CV-25-181. SCA Management, LLC v. Ann Donovan, P.A.; and Ann Donovan, from Benton County Circuit Court. Motion of Catelyn J. Gibbs to withdraw as counsel of record for the appellees is granted. Gladwin, J., not participating.

CV-25-251. Rachel Herndon v. Tyleek Matthews, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Seventeenth Division. Motion of Coeli Clemmons to substitute as counsel for the appellant is granted.

CV-25-258. Sherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc.; Central Arkansas Nursing Centers, Inc.; Nursing Consultants, Inc.; and Michael Morton v. Dana Witkowski, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Alma Gennings, and on Behalf of the Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Alma Gennings, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Sixth Division. Motion of Stephanie I. Randall to withdraw as counsel for the appellants is granted. Virden and Harrison, JJ., not participating.

CV-25-474. Lester Keith Hamaker v. Donna Hamaker, from Garland County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion for oral argument is denied. Virden and Tucker, JJ., would grant. Harrison and Wood, JJ., not participating.

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CV-25-625. J. David John v. Megan Marie Bolinder, from Benton County Circuit Court. Appellee’s motion for attorneys’ fees is granted. Allowed $2,540.

CV-25-751. McKimmey Associates, Realtors, LLC; and Chad Taylor v. Edge Realty, LCC; Steve Jenkins; 3700 Avondale, LLC; and Denisha Shepard, from Lonoke County Circuit Court. Motion of Arkansas Realtors Association for permission to file amici curiae brief is granted. Harrison, Thyer, and Wood, JJ., would deny. Barrett, J., not participating. Tendered amicus brief filed this date.

CV-26-142. Outdoor Management Displays, LLC v. Arkansas State Highway Commission and Darryl Mahoney, in His Official Capacity as Garland County Judge, from Garland County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion to stay or suspend mandatory injunction pending outcome of appeal is denied. Thyer, J., not participating.

E-26-29. Dawna Hill Pendarvis v. Director et al., from the Arkansas Board of Review. Petitioner’s pro se motion for belated petition is denied.

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ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS PROCEEDINGS OF APRIL 1, 2026 MOTIONS SUBMITTED PETITIONS FOR REHEARING: CR-25-313. Ryan Michael Douglas v. State of Arkansas, from Sebastian County Circuit Court, Fort Smith District. CR-25-581. Travis Eden v. State of Arkansas, from Pope County Circuit Court. CV-24-444. Judd Walker v. Jared Coleman, Tyler Pierce, Tom Jones, and Mike Kelly, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Sixteenth Division. CV-24-572. Matthew Fraser v. Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation, from Benton County Circuit Court. CV-24-749. Alexander Oberlander v. David Oberlander and Conway Neurology, P.A., from Faulkner County Circuit Court. CV-25-26. Alexander Sullivan, in His Individual and Official Capacities; City of Little Rock; and Keith Humphrey, in His Official Capacity as Chief of Police, City of Little Rock Police Department v. Kenneth Richardson, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Sixteenth Division. CV-25-118. James Humphrey v. North Little Rock City Council, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Sixth Division. CV-25-123. Stephen Johnson v. William Parnell and Lindsey Parnell, from Benton County Circuit Court. CV-25-284. Jonathan Mohler v. Robert A. Young III DBA Cross Creek Ranch, LLC, Employer; and Midwest Insurance Company, Carrier, from the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission. ********************************************* CR-24-774. Emmit McKinley v. State of Arkansas, from Drew County Circuit Court. Motion of Dusti Standridge for attorney’s fees and expenses.

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ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS PROCEEDINGS OF APRIL 1, 2026 MOTIONS SUBMITTED CR-24-832. Emily Brown v. State of Arkansas, from Cleveland County Circuit Court. Motion of John Ogles for costs and attorney fees. CR-25-32. Demario Rashad Blueford v. State of Arkansas, from Bradley County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion for extension of time to file substituted brief. CR-25-198. Andrew Tristan Stanger v. State of Arkansas, from Lonoke County Circuit Court. Motion of Dusti Standridge for attorney’s fees and expenses. CR-25-362. Randy Medlock v. State of Arkansas, from Crittenden County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se petition writ in the brief a direct verdict to vacate Rule 60(b)(1). CR-25-522. Russell Malone v. State of Arkansas, from Craighead County Circuit Court, Western District. Motion of William O. “Bill” James, Jr.; and Drew L. Curtis to substitute counsel. CR-25-546. Glen Gillette v. State of Arkansas, from Craighead County Circuit Court, Western District. Appellant’s motion to file belated reply brief. CR-26-69. Calvin Terry v. State of Arkansas, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion to supplement the record. CR-26-103. Roy James Newman v. State of Arkansas, from Cleburne County Circuit Court. Motion of Toney Brasuell to substitute as counsel of record. CR-26-140. Walter Miles v. State of Arkansas, from Pope County Circuit Court. Appellant’s petition for writ of certiorari to complete the record. CR-26-140. Walter Miles v. State of Arkansas, from Pope County Circuit Court. Motion of William O. “Bill” James, Jr.; and Drew L. Curtis to substitute counsel. CR-26-150. Tony McCoy v. State of Arkansas, from Bradley County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion for leave to belatedly proceed with appeal. CR-26-154. Conner Payne Grist v. State of Arkansas, from Greene County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion for a rule on the clerk.

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MOTIONS SUBMITTED

CR-26-154. Conner Payne Grist v. State of Arkansas, from Greene County Circuit Court. Joint motion to substitute exhibit.

CR-26-161. David Sawyers v. State of Arkansas, from Saline County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion for belated appeal.

CV-24-234. Lester Keith Hamaker v. Donna Hamaker, from Garland County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion to recall the mandate.

CV-24-444. Judd Walker v. Jared Coleman, Tyler Pierce, Tom Jones, and Mike Kelly, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Sixteenth Division. Appellant’s motion to withdraw petition for rehearing.

CV-24-812. Kara Danielle Blackwell v. James Blackwell, from Stone County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion for costs.

CV-25-182. FNP Associates, LLC v. Kimberly MacConaugha; KMAC Medical, P.L.L.C.; Patriot Medical Services, LLC; and Walk in Faith, PLLC, from Lonoke County Circuit Court. Appellees’/cross-appellants’ second motion to dismiss FNP Associates, LLC’s appeal with brief incorporated.

CV-25-184. Paul David Westfall v. G.T.S., Inc., from Garland County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion for permission to late file.

CV-25-253. Craig Ballegeer v. Holly Ballegeer, from Crawford County Circuit Court. Appellee’s motion to require appellant to post security or deposit with the clerk of this court amounts finally now owed under the circuit court’s decree and brief in support.

CV-25-294. Conway Lakeside, LLC; and Eaglecrest Recovery, LLC v. Washington County, Arkansas; Washington County Quorum Court; Patrick Deakins, in His Official Capacity as Washington County Judge; Charles McKinney; and Mary McKinney, from Washington County Circuit Court. Appellants’ motion to supplement record and motion to remand with instructions.

CV-25-577. Cameron Harris v. Ebony Ellison, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Eleventh Division. Appellant’s pro se motion for permission to file belated motion.

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MOTIONS SUBMITTED

CV-25-577. Cameron Harris v. Ebony Ellison, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Eleventh Division. Appellant’s pro se motion for a protective order.

CV-25-661. Brian K. Southard v. Dexter Payne, in His Official Capacity as Director of the Arkansas Division of Correction, from Lincoln County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion to file a brief for reconsideration due to the denying his reply brief as untimely filed.

CV-25-693. Chad A. Conder v. Janet S. Reed (f/k/a Conder), from Independence County Circuit Court. Appellee’s motion to dismiss appeal.

CV-25-803. Greenbriar Holdings Partnership; Kaizen Management, LLC; and Michael Controneo v. David Bell; Keishon Hicks; Barbara Whittaker; Albert Sparlin; Yolanda Muldrow; and Emily Hale, from Garland County Circuit Court. Appellees’ motion for leave to file substitute brief or, in the alternative, an additional brief.

CV-26-6. (In the Matter of the Adoption of Minor Child) Michael Moser v. Jo Alison Moser, from Washington County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion for leave to file a substitute brief.

CV-26-42. Origami Sake, LLC v. Chris Siconolfi, from Garland County Circuit Court. Motion of Ryan J. Casteel to withdraw and to be relieved as counsel of record for appellant.

CV-26-44. (In the Matter of the Estate of Ricky Joe Buckingham) Adam Vandegrift v. Angie Johnson, from Stone County Circuit Court. Motion of Coeli Clemons to substitute counsel for appellant.

CV-26-47. Marcus McHenry v. State of Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration; and State of Arkansas Office of Child Support Enforcement, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Eleventh Division. Appellant’s pro se motion for rule on clerk.

CV-26-47. Marcus McHenry v. State of Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration; and State of Arkansas Office of Child Support Enforcement, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Eleventh Division. Appellant’s pro se amended motion to rule on the clerk Rule 2-2(b)/petition for rehearing.

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MOTIONS SUBMITTED

CV-26-59. Tim Goodwin, Individually and d/b/a Arkansas Roofing Kompany Commercial, LLC; and Arkansas Restoration Kompany, Inc. v. Salter Construction, Inc., from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Appellee’s motion to dismiss appeal.

CV-26-66. (In the Matter of the Emmett and Evelyn Coleman Revocable Trust) Evelyn Coleman v. Emmett Aaron Coleman, Tammy Lee Nichols, and Community First Trust Company, from Polk County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion for leave to file belated brief.

CV-26-91. Arkansas Secretary of State v. Cameron Harris, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Twelfth Division. Appellee’s pro se notice and motion to preserve record regarding spoliation of evidence.

CV-26-91. Arkansas Secretary of State v. Cameron Harris, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Twelfth Division. Appellee’s pro se motion to clarify basis of appellate jurisdiction.

CV-26-120. Tabatha Danielle Wilson and Matthew Wayne Burgess v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and Minor Child, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Motion of separate appellant Matthew Burgess for extension of time to file brief.

CV-26-152. (In the Matter of the Estate of Loren Marvin Hitchcock, Deceased) Rustin Hitchock, as Administrator of the Estate of Loren Marvin Hitchcock v. Shawna Hitchcock, from Cleburne County Circuit Court. Motion of separate appellant Estate of Loren Marvin Hitchcock, Deceased, to consolidate records.

CV-26-155. Ashley Jackson and Brandon Martin v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and Minor Child, from Greene County Circuit Court. Appellees’ joint motion to dismiss.

CV-26-159. Crystal Rainey v. Lavon Tensley and Veronica Tensley, from Lincoln County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se petition to proceed in forma pauperis.

CV-26-173. Benjamin Verell v. Andrea Verell, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion to seal.

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ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS PROCEEDINGS OF APRIL 1, 2026 MOTIONS SUBMITTED CV-26-178. Janice Needham v. State of Arkansas, from Logan County Circuit Court, Southern District. Appellant’s petition for writ of certiorari to complete the record or, in the alternative, motion to remand to settle the record. E-25-164. Willie Lattiemore v. Director et al., from the Arkansas Board of Review. Appellant’s pro se motion for reconsideration. E-26-41. Princeatta Boyd v. Director et al., from the Arkansas Board of Review. Petitioner’s pro se motion to file belated appeal.

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CASES SUBMITTED

CV-24-742. Lazar Styles and Christie Styles v. Dallas County, Arkansas; Arkansas Public Entities Risk Management Association; Steven Beaver; Chris Sanders; and John Does 1– 6, from Dallas County Circuit Court. Orally argued.

CR-25-238. Eric Stevens v. State of Arkansas, from Ashley County Circuit Court.

CR-25-464. Bryan Rogers v. State of Arkansas, from Randolph County Circuit Court.

CR-25-466. Rachael Lynn Dukes v. State of Arkansas, from Crawford County Circuit Court.

CV-25-240. (In the Matter of the Adoption of Minor Children) Glennon Raiquel Bobo v. Anne-Marie Elizabeth Burkhammer and Taylor Acie Burkhammer, from Little River County Circuit Court.

CV-25-258. Sherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc.; Central Arkansas Nursing Centers, Inc.; Nursing Consultants, Inc.; and Michael Morton v. Dana Witkowski, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Alma Gennings, and on Behalf of the Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Alma Gennings, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Sixth Division.

CV-25-386. Carla Muruaga-Atkins; Carol Ann Martin; Laura Martin, Individually; Laura Martin, as Mother and Next Friend of Two Unemancipated Minor Children; Caitlyn Peterson, Individually; Caitlyn Peterson, as Mother and Next Friend of Three Unemancipated Minor Children; and Kathryn Ahlefeld v. Melanie Foster; Forest Roberts; Kathryn Clark; Christie Waggoner; Lillian Van Houten; Sawney Huckabay; and Allen Family Farm, Inc., an Arkansas Non-Profit Corporation, from Benton County Circuit Court.

CV-25-479. Stevie Delbusto v. John Delbusto, from Pope County Circuit Court.

CV-25-541. Jose Miguel Quiroz-Mata v. Yudith Reyes, from Saline County Circuit Court.

CV-25-612. Kristin Johns v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and Minor Child, from Van Buren County Circuit Court.

CV-25-637. Joshua Cagle v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and Minor Child, from Izard County Circuit Court.

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ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS PROCEEDINGS OF APRIL 1, 2026 CASES SUBMITTED CV-25-716. Orning Seigrist v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and Minor Children, from Logan County Circuit Court, Northern District.

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