Case Name: In the Matter of the Claim of Mal Morgan, Appellant. Martin P. Catherwood, as Industrial Commissioner, Respondent
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1968-05-20
Citations: 30 A.D.2d 595
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of the Claim of Mal Morgan, Appellant. Martin P. Catherwood, as Industrial Commissioner, Respondent.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 30
Pages: 595–595

Head Matter:
In the Matter of the Claim of Mal Morgan, Appellant. Martin P. Catherwood, as Industrial Commissioner, Respondent.

Opinion:
Herlihy, J.
Appeal by the claimant from a determination of the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board which held him ineligible to receive benefits and that he made a willful false representation. While it is exemplary that he should have the desire to seek employment, it is likewise important that he comply with the rules and regulations of the Unemployment Insurance office. As we have stated on prior occasions, the volume of the business of the agency is such that altering booklets and other forms, and failure to report to the office in accordance with duly assigned dates are sufficient reasons for determining the applicant ineligible for benefits. Additionally, unauthorized alterations of an official entry in the claimant's insurance booklet is sufficient to constitute willful misrepresentation. Decision affirmed, without costs. Gibson, P" J., Herlihy, Reynolds, Aulisi and Staley, concur in memorandum J.