Hawrelak v. Marine Bank

In June 1995, plaintiff, Ronald M. Hawrelak, and defendant, Marine Bank, Springfield (the Bank), entered into an employment agreement (Agreement). Hawrelak eventually left the Bank’s employment, and in June 1997, he sought arbitration on several compensation issues. In January 1999, following a hearing, the arbitrators awarded $64,893 to Hawrelak, who later filed a motion to vacate the award. In December 1999, the trial court granted Hawrelak’s motion and vacated the arbitration award. The Bank appeals, and we reverse and remand.

I. BACKGROUND

Pursuant to the Agreement, Hawrelak served as…