Opinion ID: 773221
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: The Arbitrator's Supplemental Award

Text: 18 The arbitrator reviewed the medical reports and issued a supplemental award. The arbitrator refused to consider Dr. Thornton's recommendation, finding that he was not a neutral expert. Examining the other physicians' evaluations, the arbitrator concluded that with varying degrees of enthusiasm, all conclude Kilby is fit to resume his former duties as a driver. 19 The arbitrator discounted Dr. Turco's statements questioning Kilby's fitness to drive a truck containing hazardous materials. The arbitrator found that Dr. Turco based his impression mainly upon Kilby's having forgotten his jacket at Dr. Turco's office. Refusing to accept the jacket incident as a barometer of Kilby's mental health, the arbitrator relied on Dr. Binder's neuropsychological evaluation describing Kilby as essentially normal. 20 Finding that Kilby was physically and mentally fit to perform his duties, the arbitrator ordered him reinstated. However, BOC refused to reinstate Kilby, and Teamsters filed suit in federal court to enforce the arbitrator's awards. 21