Umlauf v. Gresen Manufacturing

OPINION

POPOVICH, Chief Judge.

Relator Allan Umlauf seeks review of a determination he is not entitled to receive unemployment compensation benefits. Relator claims he was discharged due to his serious illness of alcoholism, which he had made consistent efforts to control. We affirm.

FACTS

Allan Umlauf was employed by respondent Gresen Manufacturing from 1967 until December 18, 1985, when he was discharged for reporting to work in an intoxicated condition.

Umlauf has a history of problems with alcohol. In 1980, he was convicted of drunk driving and was ordered to undergo outpatient chemical…