Government
Aug. 20, 2014
Arbitration bill could face court fight
Plaintiff's attorneys could have their first win against mandatory arbitration with a bill before the Senate, AB 2617. But observers say the bill could be struck down in federal court.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO - Plaintiffs' lawyers may see a rare win this week in the long-running war over binding arbitration.
The state Legislature is expected to push through a bill that would block enforcement of binding arbitration agreements if the plaintiff claims to be a victim of a hate crime, including threats and intimidation. The law would most directly affect employment cases.
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