Muskegon Central Dispatch 911 v. Tiburon, Inc.

OPINION

BARRETT, District Judge.

Plaintiff-Appellee Muskegon Central Dispatch 911 (“MCD”) and Defendant-Appellant Tiburón, Inc. entered into an agreement to implement an integrated public safety computer system. A dispute arose under the agreement, and the parties agreed to privately arbitrate the matter. The arbitrator found that MCD did not properly terminate the contract and awarded Tiburón damages and costs. MCD filed a complaint in state court seeking to vacate the arbitration award. Following removal to federal court based on diversity of citizenship, the district court concluded that the…