Court of Appeal (Cal.) Says Failure to Pay Arb. Fees within 30-days of Invoice under CCP 1281.97 Waives Arbitration, Even if No Prejudice or Substantial Compliance
In Espinoza v. Superior Court, No. B314914, 2022 Cal. App. LEXIS 816, at *10-17 (Ct. App. Sep. 27, 2022), the Court of Appeal found that the defendant's failure to pay an arbitrator's invoice within 30 days barred arbitration, period, even if no prejudice or if there was substantial compliance. The Court of Appeal stated. The parties do not dispute that… Read More