Case Background – Sanchez v. Valencia Holding Co.

Sanchez v. Valencia Holding Co. – S214430

Issue

Does the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. § 2), as interpreted in AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion (2011) 563 U.S. __ [131 S. Ct. 1740, 179 L.Ed.2d 742], preempt state law rules invalidating mandatory arbitration provisions in a consumer contract as procedurally and substantively unconscionable?

Procedural History

Opinion Below:  201 Cal.App.4th 74; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC433634

Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a petition to compel arbitration.