Civil Litigation,
California Courts of Appeal,
Alternative Dispute Resolution
May 3, 2018
Appellate court says arbitration might be too costly for some parties
In a decision that could have broad implications, the 4th District Court of Appeal has reiterated that a party’s financial status is relevant to whether an arbitration is required.
In a decision that could have broad implications, the 4th District Court of Appeal has reiterated that a party's financial status is relevant to whether an arbitration is required.
The 3-0 decision this week further establishes what attorneys describe as an emerging avenue for challenging arbitration contracts. The panel reversed a summary judgment in a declaratory relief action that called for a defendant to pay the plaintiff's cost...
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