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THE NEWS JOURNAL Appellant
vs.
DAVID MCCUNE and THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE APPEAL BOARD
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Issues:
Unemployment benefits, Alcohol,
Case Summary:
Officials at the News Journal appeal a state review board's decision to award unemployment benefits to David McCune. McCune was terminated following several work-related incidents of misconduct. McCune applied for unemployment benefits, and his former employer filed an objection to his application.
Decision of lower jurisdiction:
The Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board granted benefits to McCune. The board ruled that McCune was terminated without just cause. Newspaper officials now appeal.
Outcome:
The News Journal loses. The Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle, affirmed the decision of the state's review board.. The court ruled that the News Journal failed to provide documentation to support McCune's termination. The court stated that the incidents cited by the News Journal did not justify firing McCune.