City of Richfield v. Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.

Summary

The Minnesota Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals and held that the public‑policy exception does not justify vacating the arbitration award reinstating Officer Kinsey. The court affirmed the arbitrator’s determination that Kinsey’s conduct did not constitute excessive force and that the award is enforceable. It emphasized the narrow scope of the public‑policy exception and the de novo standard of review for arbitration awards.