Lehman Bros., Inc. v Cox, 10 NY3d 743 (2008)

2008 NY Slip Op 01261 [10 NY3d 743]
February 14, 2008
Court of Appeals

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Lehman Brothers, Inc., Respondent,
v
Rodney T. Cox, Appellant.

Decided February 14, 2008

Lehman Bros., Inc. v Cox, 43 AD3d 352, reversed.

{**10 NY3d at 744} OPINION OF THE COURT

On review of submissions pursuant to section 500.11 of the Rules of the Court of Appeals (22 NYCRR 500.11), order reversed, with costs, petition denied in its entirety and respondent’s cross motion, insofar as it sought to confirm the arbitrator’s award to him of $48,000, granted. Petitioner Lehman Brothers failed to meet its heavy burden to vacate the arbitration award on respondent Cox’s counterclaim.

Concur: Chief Judge Kaye and Judges Ciparick, Graffeo, Read, Smith, Pigott and Jones.