Appellate Practice
Jun. 22, 2006
Court Says Arbitrator Can Be Sued for Failing to Explain Withdrawal From Case
Arbitrators are not immune from liability if they withdraw from a case without explaining why, a state appellate court ruled Tuesday.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Arbitrators are not immune from liability if they withdraw from a case without explaining why, a state appellate court ruled Tuesday.
The 2nd District Court of Appeal said that a lawsuit against veteran JAMS arbitrator John B. Bates Jr. can continue, because he failed to give a reason before withdrawing from an arbitration proc...
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