In the Matter of Abraham Goldfinger v. Leo Lisker

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals vacated the arbitration award because the arbitrator privately communicated with a party‑litigant about credibility and the amount in dispute without the other party’s knowledge or consent, finding such conduct misconduct under CPLR 7511(b)(1)(i). The Court reversed the Appellate Division, denied confirmation of the award, and granted the motion to vacate.