Legal Opinion

Meehan v. Lull Corp.

Court of Appeals of Minnesota

Decided February 19, 1991No. C0-90-2199Published

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

PARKER, Judge.

Relator James Meehan obtained a writ of certiorari, seeking review of a decision by the Commissioner of Jobs and Training which denied his claim for unemployment compensation. On appeal Meehan argues he did not commit misconduct by drafting a newsletter critical of his employer, respondent Lull Corporation. We agree with Meehan that his mere stated intent to publish the newsletter did not constitute misconduct disqualifying him from receiving benefits.

FACTS

Meehan was employed as a machinist by Lull Corporation; he was also a union shop steward.

On March 12, 1990, Meehan…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Boynton Cab Co. v. NeubeckWisconsin Supreme Court · 1941
  2. Tuma v. Commissioner of Economic SecuritySupreme Court of Minnesota · 1986
  3. Tilseth v. Midwest Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1973
  4. White v. Metropolitan Medical CenterSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1983
  5. Lumpkin v. North Central Airlines, Inc.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1973

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