Legal Opinion · Dissent
Johnson v. Ohio Patrolman's Benevolent, Unpublished Decision (8-29-2003)
Ohio Court of Appeals
Decided August 29, 2003No. 2002-A-0017Unpublished
1Dissent
{¶ 31} While I understand the important function arbitration serves in the resolution of contractual disputes, I must respectfully dissent from the majority's decision to affirm the arbitrator's award in this case.
{¶ 32} Aside from claims of fraud, corruption, misconduct or an imperfect award, this court may only reverse an arbitrator's award if the arbitrator exceeded his authority. Goodyear Tire Rubber Co. v.Local Union No. 200, United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Worker'sof America (1975), 42 Ohio St.2d 516, paragraph two of the syllabus. An arbitrator is deemed to have exceeded his…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- United Steelworkers v. Enterprise Wheel & Car Corp.Supreme Court of the United States · 1960
- Detroit Coil Company v. International Association of MacHinists & Aerospace Workers, Lodge 82Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1979
- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. v. Local Union No. 200, United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum & Plastic WorkersOhio Supreme Court · 1975
- Ohio Office of Collective Bargaining v. Ohio Civil Service Employees Ass'n, Local 11Ohio Supreme Court · 1991
- Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority v. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 627Ohio Court of Appeals · 1998