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Dallas Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Arbitrator Panel in $2.25 Billion Wind Energy Dispute
By Beth Graham - February 9, 2015
The Northern District of Texas in Dallas has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the selection of a panel of arbitrators. In AVIC Intern. USA, Inc. et al. v. Tang Energy Group, Ltd. et al., No. 3:14-CV-2815-K (February 5, 2015), AVIC and Thompson (“plaintiffs”) entered into a wind energy joint investment agreement with Tang and four others (“defendants”).
Houston COA Holds Subsequent Employment Contract Did Not Revoke Prior Arbitral Provision
By Beth Graham - February 2, 2015
Texas’ 14th District Court of Appeals in Houston has overturned a district court’s order denying arbitration in an employment dispute. In The Subsea Co. v. Payan, et al., No. 14–13–00849–CV (Tex. App – Houston [14th Dist.], September 18, 2014), an oil and gas specialty component manufacturer, The Subsea Company, hired a woman to serve as an account manufacturer.
Corpus Christi COA Holds Arbitration Agreement Was Not Unconscionable in Construction Dispute
By Beth Graham - January 9, 2015
In Valli Construction, Inc. v. Alvites Concrete Services, No. 13-13-00295-CV (Tex. App – Corpus Christi, December 30, 2014), a Chevrolet dealership hired a general contractor, Valli, to build a structure for the company. Valli then hired two local subcontractors to complete concrete and plumbing work on the project.
The Price of Justice: An Analysis of the Costs That Are Appropriately Considered in a Cost-Based Vindication of Statutory Rights Defense to an Arbitration Agreement
By Beth Graham - December 22, 2014
Ramona Lampley, Assistant Professor of Law at St. Mary's University School of Law, has published “The Price of Justice: An Analysis of the Costs That Are Appropriately Considered in a Cost-Based Vindication of Statutory Rights Defense to an Arbitration Agreement,” Brigham Young University Law Review, No. 4, 2013.
Houston COA Affirms Order Denying Arbitration Where Moving Party Failed to Establish a Valid Arbitral Agreement Existed
By Beth Graham - December 18, 2014
Texas’ Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston has affirmed a probate court’s order denying arbitration. In the case, In the Estate of Rosa Elvia Guerrero, No. 14–13–00580–CV (Tex. App. – 14th, September 4, 2014), a woman, Guerrero, agreed to purchase a used sport utility vehicle from a Chevrolet dealership, Champion. As part of the agreement, the woman signed a retail installment sales contract, a security agreement, a buyer’s order, and an ar
Fifth Circuit Refuses to Compel Non-Signatory to Arbitration in Texas Negligence Case
By Beth Graham - December 9, 2014
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has refused to enforce a mandatory arbitration provision that was included in a sales agreement against the spouse of a customer. In Joy Zinante v. Drive Electric, L.L.C., No. 14-20072 (5th Cir. 2014), a Texas couple’s home was unfortunately damaged in a fire that was apparently caused by a defective electric golf cart.
NLRB Again Rules Class-Action Arbitration Waivers Violate the NLRA
By Beth Graham - December 1, 2014
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) has once again ruled that class-action arbitration waivers are unenforceable under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). In Murphy Oil USA, Inc., 361 NLRB No. 72 (Oct. 28, 2014), a company, Murphy Oil, required an Alabama employee to sign a binding arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.
Houston COA Orders Arbitration After Man Ratifies Procedurally Unconscionable Agreement
By Beth Graham - October 21, 2014
Texas’ Fourteenth District Court of Appeals in Houston has overturned a trial court’s order denying a party’s motion to compel arbitration. In Mission Petroleum Carriers, Inc. v. Kelley, No. 14-14-00072-CV (October 9, 2014), a man, Kelley, was hospitalized over the injuries he sustained in a workplace tractor-trailer accident.
El Paso Appeals Court Holds Employee Failed to Prove Arbitration Agreement is Unconscionable
By Beth Graham - September 9, 2014
Texas’ Eighth District has overturned a trial court’s decision that an arbitration agreement is unconscionable. In Whataburger Restaurants, LLC v. Cardwell, No. 08-13-00280-CV (Tex. App. – El Paso, August 13, 2014), a woman, Yvonne Cardwell, signed an acknowledgement prior to beginning working as a dishwasher for Whataburger which stated she understood that any employment or injury disputes would be subject to arbitration in Dallas.
Dallas Appeals Court Vacates Order Denying Arbitration in Marketing and Sales Case
By Beth Graham - August 12, 2014
Texas’ Fifth District Court of Appeals has vacated a trial court’s order denying arbitration in a marketing and sales dispute.
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