Cornerstone Propane, L.P. v. Precision Investments, L.L.C.

JAMES K. PREWITT, Judge.

Cornerstone Propane, L.P. (“Cornerstone”) appeals from a judgment vacating an arbitration award based on the arbitrator’s alleged manifest disregard of the law in failing to give collateral estoppel effect to a judgment from a companion ease. With four points relied on, Cornerstone argues that the trial court committed reversible error in vacating the award.

Facts

Cornerstone is the successor in interest to Empire Energy Corporation (“Empire”), and was formed after Empire, which was based in Lebanon, Missouri and operated a propane gas business in 10 states, was acquired…