Ingram v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Bdatt,

George Ingram (claimant) appeals here from a decision of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Beview (Board) affirming a referee’s denial of benefits under Section 402(e) of the Unemployment Compensation Law,1 which disqualifies individuals discharged for willful misconduct. He argues (1) that the Board’s findings are not supported by substantial evidence and (2) that his conduct did not constitute willful misconduct.

The claimant had been employed as a truck driver but was discharged by his employer because he had been involved in three accidents within a five-month…