Arbitration Between Minnesota Teamsters Public & Law Enforcement Employees Union, Local No. 320 v. County of Carver

SPECIAL TERM OPINION

TOUSSAINT, Chief Judge.

FACTS

Carver County discharged Larry King from his employment as a deputy sheriff. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement with Larry King’s union, respondent Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees Union, Local No. 320, Larry King’s challenge to the discharge was submitted to arbitration. On September 13, 1995, the first arbitrator issued a decision that there was just cause to discipline, but not to discharge King. Respondent filed a motion to vacate or modify the award. By order on May 31, 1996, the district court vacated…