March 20, 2015

An objection to arbitration.

Practice point:  The Appellate Division affirmed the granting of defendant's motion to compel arbitration, determining that, in light of plaintiff's union's commencement of the arbitration proceedings on her behalf, any objection to compulsory arbitration was waived.

Student note:  In light of the order compelling arbitration, the motion to compel DNA testing of defendant was denied.

Case:  Pupiales v. BLDG Mgt. Co., Inc., NY Slip Op 01988 (1st Dept. 2015)

Here is the decision.

Monday's issue:  Statute of limitations in a legal malpractice action.