Epic Medical Mgmt. v. Paquette

This appeal stemmed from a dispute between defendant, a doctor, and a medical management company, Epic, with which he had contracted to supply non-medical management services to his practice. The arbitrator ruled in favor of Epic and the trial court confirmed the award. The doctor appealed, arguing that the arbitration award cannot stand because the contract, as interpreted by the arbitrator, is illegal. The court concluded, however, that the issue is not reviewable because the arbitrator did not exceed her powers by finding the parties had modified the agreement, and the award may not be vacated for illegality where the award is not reviewable for illegality in the entirety; it was not reviewable under the statutory public policy exception; and there is no legal violation as a matter of law. Finally, the court concluded that there was no prejudicial limitation on the doctor's evidence. Therefore, the court affirmed the judgment. View "Epic Medical Mgmt. v. Paquette" on Justia Law