University of Colorado v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office

Opinion by

Chief Judge DAVIDSON.

In this unemployment benefits case, petitioner, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (employer), seeks review of a final order of the Industrial Claim Appeals Office (Panel) granting unemployment benefits to respondent, Dianne Harrison (claimant). The primary issue presented is whether a finality doctrine such as res judicata bars reconsideration by a deputy of his original decision onee that decision has been affirmed on review by the Panel. We conclude that it does not and, therefore, affirm.

The relevant facts are not in dispute. Claimant was separated…