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Alternative Dispute Resolution

May 31, 2002

Court Strikes Clause Insulating Company From Class Actions

Focus Column - By Linda C. Fritz - Fairness for all parties involved in mandatory arbitration is critically important and highlighted by the recent ruling in Szetela v. Discover Bank, 2002 Cal.App.LEXIS 4007 (April 22, 2002). There, the 4th District Court of Appeal revoked an arbitration provision that was procedurally and substantively oppressive and unconscionable.

        Focus Column
        
        By Linda C. Fritz
        
        Fairness for all parties involved in mandatory arbitration is critically important and highlighted by the recent ruling in Szetela v. Discover Bank, 2...

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