Alternative Dispute Resolution
Nov. 7, 2015
In defense of mediation confidentiality
It's critical to preserve confidentiality in mediation for the process to work.
Jan Frankel Schau
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ADR Services, Inc.
1900 Ave of the Stars Ste 250
Los Angeles 90067
Email: jfschau@adrservices.org
Loyola Law School; Los Angeles CA
Years ago, I mediated a legal action for sexual harassment by a medical professional brought by his very attractive and much younger female assistant. The case settled quickly, despite the defense lawyer's conviction that the evidence suggested the two were having a consensual affair and there was no basis for liability.
The initial demand was $1 million. The initial offer was $5,000. Within three hours, the doctor had agreed to pay his former mistress $100,000 - in cash, in 10 days...
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