Warren Education Ass'n v. Warren City Board of Education

The primary issue posited by appellant is whether the trial court’s order was, in effect, a modification, as opposed to a confirmation, of the arbitrator’s award, rendering the order void ab initio inasmuch as this action was commenced pursuant to R.C. 2711.09. For the reasons that follow, this court holds that the trial court’s order did not modify, but rather properly confirmed, the award of the arbitrator. The judgment of the court of appeals is thus affirmed.

Appellant asserts that, in an action to confirm an R.C. Chapter 2711 arbitration award pursuant to R.C. 2711.09, a court order…