Alternative Dispute Resolution
Oct. 14, 2011
Neutral accused of favoritsm cleared by judge
A Las Vegas federal judge has shot down allegations that a prominent neutral engaged in fraud and misconduct while arbitrating a $28 million fee dispute stemming from a massive Wal-Mart class action.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
A federal judge has shot down allegations that a prominent Southern California neutral engaged in fraud and misconduct while arbitrating a $28 million fee dispute stemming from a massive class action against Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
The fee allocation handed down by neutral Layn Phillips of Irell & Manella LLP in the underlying case was affirmed on Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Philip M. Pro of Las ...
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