Unemployment benefits, drug testing, evidence, policy and procedure.

Officials at Triple C. Railcar Services appeal a state review board's decision that granted unemployment benefits to a dismissed employee. Darren Smith tested positive in a company-mandated drug test. Company officials offered Smith the opportunity to enroll in a treatment program. Smith rejected the offer. When Smith failed to report to work for several days, company officials terminated his employment. State officials rejected Smith's original application for unemployment benefits, but granted his petition for an appeals hearing.

A state benefits appeals board reversed the original decision and approved benefits for Smith The company now appeals.

The company wins. The Superior Court of Delaware reversed the decision of the state's review board. The court ruled there was substantial evidence to suggest Smith quit his job voluntarily. Therefore, he was ineligible for unemployment benefits. The court ordered that benefits be denied.