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Whether Arbitrator Erred In Applying the Applicable Law Is Beyond the Courts’ Review Powers

In affirming the arbitrator's award re: no-fault benefits, the Second Department explained the courts' limited review powers (re: arbitration awards):

“Consistent with the public policy in favor of arbitration, the grounds specified in CPLR 7511 for vacating or modifying a no-fault arbitration award are few in number and narrowly applied” … . Here, Allstate failed to demonstrate the existence of any of the statutory grounds for vacating the master arbitrator's award. In addition, the determination of the master arbitrator confirming the original arbitration award had evidentiary support and a rational basis … . “It is not for [the court] to decide whether [the master] arbitrator erred [in applying the applicable law]” … . Matter of Allstate Ins v Westchester Med Group, 2015 NY Slip Op 00876, 2nd Dept 2-4-15


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