State Department of Corrections v. Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers

OPINION

SUTTELL, Justice.

This case comes before us on cross-appeals filed by the plaintiff, State of Rhode Island, Department of Corrections (state or DOC), and the defendant, Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers (RIBCO), from a Superior Court order confirming in part and vacating in part an arbitrator’s award.

Contending that the arbitrator overlooked material evidence and that his findings were irrational, the state appeals from the denial of its motion to vacate the arbitrator’s award of back pay and benefits to a former correctional officer. On its part, RIBCO appeals from that…