Fugate v. State Dept. of Indus. Relations

This case involves the denial of a claim for unemployment compensation benefits.

In March 1990, Rodrick J. Fugate was terminated from his employment with USBI, Inc. (USBI). Fugate's subsequent request for unemployment compensation benefits was denied by the State Department of Industrial Relations (Department). Fugate ultimately appealed the denial of benefits to the Circuit Court of Madison County for a trial de novo. Ala. Code 1975, §25-4-95.

Following an ore tenus proceeding, the trial court entered a judgment affirming the Department's decision disqualifying Fugate from unemployment…