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Placona v. Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
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A Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. employee (petitioner) was discharged after his home's electric meter was found tampered with. The Utility Workers Union of America, Local 1-2 AFL/CIO filed a grievance on his behalf, which proceeded to arbitration. The arbitrator upheld the discharge, finding sufficient and reasonable cause. The petitioner sought judicial review, and the Supreme Court, Queens County, vacated the award and remitted for a new hearing. This appellate court reversed the Supreme Court's judgment, denying the application to vacate the arbitrator's award. The court found that the petitioner failed to demonstrate by clear and convincing proof that the arbitrator was guilty of misconduct or exceeded his power, and the award was not completely irrational, as the arbitrator was within his power to use the presumption of tampering.

Placona v. Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc. is a workers' compensation case decided in Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.

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A Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. employee (petitioner) was discharged after his home's electric meter was found tampered with. The Utility Workers Union of America, Local 1-2 AFL/CIO filed a grievance on his behalf, which proceeded to arbitration. The arbitrator upheld the discharge, finding sufficient and reasonable cause. The petitioner sought judicial review, and the Supreme Court, Queens County, vacated the award and remitted for a new hearing. This appellate court reversed the Supreme Court's judgment, denying the application to vacate the arbitrator's award. The court found that the petitioner failed to demonstrate by clear and convincing proof that the arbitrator was guilty of misconduct or exceeded his power, and the award was not completely irrational, as the arbitrator was within his power to use the presumption of tampering.

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Placona v. Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc. is a legal case related to workers' compensation in Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. This case explains important rulings, legal interpretations, and claim decisions.

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