Alternative Dispute Resolution
Nov. 6, 2012
Does crazy work?
Some cases have a fundamental disconnect between what the result should be based on a rational analysis of facts and law, and what is either being demanded by the plaintiff or offered by the defense.
Robert S. Mann
Neutral, ADR Services, Inc.
Email: rmann@adrservices.com
Robert mediates and arbitrates business, real estate and construction disputes.
Have you ever had a case in mediation where you felt that the other side was just crazy? A case where no matter how much you tried to logically explain why there just weren't any facts or law to support the claim, the plaintiff just kept asking for money? Or you just couldn't convince the other side to pay a realistic amount even though the liability and damage issues were as clear as the water from a Brita filter?
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