Franklin v. Iowa Department of Job Service

McGIVERIN, Justice.

The question here is whether an unemployment compensation claimant, William F. Franklin, must repay to respondent, Iowa Department of Job Service, benefits erroneously overpaid. In a judicial review proceeding, district court ruled that the overpayment need not be repaid and that amounts collected toward satisfaction of the overpayment be returned. We reverse and remand.

I. Background facts and proceedings. Claimant Franklin was employed as a route salesman for Iowa Towel and Linen, Des Moines. Franklin left his job in 1972. Soon thereafter he filed a claim for unemployment…