Binney v. Banner Therapy Products, Inc.

HUDSON, Justice.

After being terminated by her employer, respondent Banner Therapy Products, Inc. (“Banner”), on 5 April 2003, petitioner Christina M. Binney (“Binney”) sought unemployment insurance benefits under N.C.G.S. § 96-15(a) on 6 April 2003. Banner contested Binney’s claim. Ultimately, the Employment Security Commission (“ESC”) and then the superior court found her disqualified for benefits because of having been terminated for misconduct related to her job. The Court of Appeals reversed this determination. Binney v. Banner Therapy Prods., 178 N.C. App. 417, 631 S.E.2d 848 (2006). We…