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Randall KINNARD Petitioner Employee
vs.
The INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF ARIZONA Respondent Cyprus Twin Buttes Corporation Respondent Employer Cyprus Minerals Company Respondent Carrier
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Issues:
Unemployment benefits, return to duty testing.
Case Summary:
Randall Kinnard appeals a state ruling denying him ary unemployment benefits. Kinnard was employed by the Cyrpus Twin Buttes Corporation and was terminated when he posted a positive result in a return-to-duty drug test. The state's industrial commission denied him unemployment benefits. He now appeals.
Decision of lower jurisdiction:
The state agency's review board said its decision to deny benefits was based upon Kinnard's positive test results.
Outcome:
Kinnard loses. The Arizona Court of appeals affirmed the decision of the state agency.