Author: Peter Lagarias

Upcoming oral argument in Sanchez v. Valencia Holding Company on arbitration agreement enforcement

Upcoming oral argument in Sanchez v. Valencia Holding Company on arbitration agreement enforcement

On May 5, 2015, the Supreme Court of California will hear arguments in Sanchez v. Valencia Holding Company, LLC. The case will address whether an arbitration clause from a car purchase contract is enforceable. The events of the case arose when plaintiff Gil Sanchez learned that the used Mercedes-Benz car he had purchased could not be repaired despite several attempts by the dealer. Sanchez later discovered that the car he purchased had previously been in an accident and was inadequately repaired. Sanchez sued, seeking class action status, for improper disclosures and other misconduct in the sale. The defendant car dealer,...