Alternative Dispute Resolution
Jul. 12, 2008
Panel Tosses Arbitration Award for Neutral's Past Sexist Remarks
Web Exclusive - An appellate court rejected an arbitration award because the arbitrator did not disclose past disciplinary action when he was a state court judge.
By Greg Katz
Daily Journal Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES - Courts can toss arbitration awards if neutrals' disciplinary records are not properly disclosed, an appellate panel ruled Thursday.
The ruling by the 2nd District Court of Appeal stems from a medical malpractice case in which a Florida woman, Susan Ossakow, sued her Beverly Hills surgeon over what she said ...
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