Ford Harrison: California Supreme Court Rules that Agreement Dictates Whether Court or Arbitrator Decides Issue of Class Claims | Practical Law

Ford Harrison: California Supreme Court Rules that Agreement Dictates Whether Court or Arbitrator Decides Issue of Class Claims | Practical Law

This Law Firm Publication by Ford & Harrison LLP addresses Sandquist v. Lebo Automotive, Inc., in which the California Supreme Court affirmed the appellate court's holding that an arbitration agreement's terms determine whether a court or an arbitrator should decide if the agreement permits class claims. In addition, the California Supreme Court held that any ambiguities should be resolved in favor of the non-drafting party.

Ford Harrison: California Supreme Court Rules that Agreement Dictates Whether Court or Arbitrator Decides Issue of Class Claims

by Ford and Harrison LLP
Published on 01 Aug 2016 • California, United States
This Law Firm Publication by Ford & Harrison LLP addresses Sandquist v. Lebo Automotive, Inc., in which the California Supreme Court affirmed the appellate court's holding that an arbitration agreement's terms determine whether a court or an arbitrator should decide if the agreement permits class claims. In addition, the California Supreme Court held that any ambiguities should be resolved in favor of the non-drafting party.
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