City of Boston v. Boston Police Patrolmen's Ass'n

Plaintiff City of Boston (“City”) moves for summary judgment seeking to vacate an arbitration award rendered in defendant’s favor. Defendant Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (“BPPA”) moves for summary judgment seeking confirmation of the arbitration award. The parties were before the court on October 12, 2003, for oral arguments. For the following reasons, plaintiffs motion is ALLOWED and defendant’s motion is DENIED.

BACKGROUND

The parties’ respective motions address a December 2001 arbitration award finding that the City violated its Collective Bargaining Agreement (“Agreement”) with the…