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Mar. 3, 2017
State appeals court panel overturns arbitrator's $30 million award
Justices said in a 3-0 decision published Tuesday that the 2015 award by Peter Shenas, formerly of American Arbitration Association, violated fundamental procedural fairness principles and should be vacated.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
In a rare move, a $30.8 million arbitration award has been overturned because the 4th District Court of Appeal concluded the arbitrator exceeded his authority by including punitive damages.
Justices said in a 3-0 decision published Tuesday that the 2015 award by Peter Shenas, formerly of American Arbitration Association, violated fundamental procedural fairness principles and should be vac...
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