Cyr v. Subaru of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Subaru of America appeals from a decision of the Windham Superior Court that reversed the Vermont Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board’s refusal to reopen an award and remanded the case for a new hearing. We reverse because the Board does not have authority to reopen a final arbitration award.

Consumers Fernand and Debra Cyr, appellees, purchased a new Subaru from an authorized Subaru dealer in October 1988. After having the car serviced and repaired numerous times, appellees filed a demand for arbitration with the Vermont Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board. The Board held a hearing on…