Goldstein v. Lulu's

Arthur J. Goldstein appeals from an order affirming the Appeals Referee’s determination that he is hable for repayment of $3,000.00 in unemployment compensation benefits. For the following reasons, we reverse.

After losing his job, the claimant received unemployment compensation benefits. While he was receiving those benefits, he formed a corporation that purchased a business as an investment. The claimant drew no income from that investment.

The agency sought repayment of $3,000.00 in unemployment compensation benefits that the claimant had received after purchasing the business, on the ground…