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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Jun. 20, 2008

Court's Volunteer Mediation Service Draws Criticism

Last month, Peggy Rodgers mediated a small claims case between Barbara Black and Dennis Truitt in a hallway at the Los Angeles County Superior Court in Van Nuys.

By Greg Katz
Daily Journal Staff Writer
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      VAN NUYS - Last month, Peggy Rodgers mediated a small claims case between Barbara Black and Dennis Truitt in a hallway at the Los Angeles County Superior Court in Van Nuys.
      The confidential procedure took place in plain view and earshot of sheriff's deputies, other disputing parties and anyone else who hap...

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