Civil Litigation
Feb. 3, 2021
When justice is delayed, consider making a 998 offer
The COVID-19 pandemic has created delays in the handling of civil cases throughout the state of California. While some jurisdictions are dealing with the crisis better than others, the problems are universal. In many counties, civil trials are not being scheduled, leading to a tremendous backlog.
Mark Pierce
Arbitrator, Mediator, Special Master and Discovery Referee
JAMS
The COVID-19 pandemic has created delays in the handling of civil cases throughout the state of California. While some jurisdictions are dealing with the crisis better than others, the problems are universal. In many counties, civil trials are not being scheduled, leading to a tremendous backlog.
One tool that may be useful is making an offer of settlement under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 998. The goal of Section 998...
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