Construction,
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Jan. 11, 2023
Post-settlement third party reports are likely binding
The Court of Appeals “respectfully” concluded that “if Coral Farms intended a different result, then perhaps it should have negotiated and/or drafted a different contract.”
Garret D. Murai
Partner
Nomos LLP
Garret is the editor of the California Construction Law Blog at www.calconstructionlawblog.com.
When it comes to resolving construction disputes, it's a bit like the "31 flavors" of Baskin-Robbins: There's a flavor for nearly everyone, whether it's mediation, arbitration, litigation, dispute resolution boards (DRBs), or the architect as the "initial decision maker" under the AIA form contracts.
When deciding on a dispute resolution procedure, however, make sure it's one you can live with. Once a dispute arises, it's usually too late...
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