Norman v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office

Opinion by

Judge LICHTENSTEIN.

In this unemployment compensation benefits case, petitioner, John A. Norman (claimant), seeks review of a final order of the Industrial Claim Appeals Office (Panel) denying his request for a new hearing. The Panel ruled that claimant had not shown good cause for excusing his failure to appear for the hearing previously held and scheduling a new hearing. We disagree, set aside the Panel's order, and remand for a new hearing.

The relevant facts for purposes of this appeal are not in dispute. On January 10, 2011, claimant was awarded unemployment compensation benefits…