In the Matter of the Claim of Amara Guimarales, New York City Board of Education, Appellant Lillian Roberts, as…

Summary

The Court reversed the Appellate Division's order and remanded the case, holding that collateral estoppel does not apply to the arbitrator's factual findings and conclusion of insubordination, and that the appellate review of the Appeal Board's ruling is a question of law reviewed de novo.