Wilson v. Department of Employment Security

Defendant, the Illinois Department of Employment Security, appeals from the judgment of the circuit court of Cook County which reversed its decision and found plaintiff, Michael Wilson, eligible for unemployment insurance benefits. Defendant contends that plaintiff was terminated for misconduct connected with his employment and is therefore ineligible for benefits.

Plaintiff was employed as a technician at the John Fluke Manufacturing Company (Fluke) from June 27, 1983, until his resignation on May 18, 1988. After resigning, he applied for unemployment insurance benefits stating that he had…