Lairson v. Texas Employment Commission

OPINION

FARRIS, Justice.

Appellant, Carl Lairson, was discharged from his position as a quality control inspector at Air Treads, Inc., a company that retreads tires for aircraft landing gear. The Texas Employment Commission found that appellant was discharged for misconduct in connection with his work and denied unemployment benefits. Appellant appealed the denial of benefits to the district court, which found the Commission’s decision to be supported by substantial evidence.

We affirm.

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