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generality of the arbitration clause in California

6 California opinions name it 1 courts 2012–2024 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Vasquez v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 2000 · cited in 6 California opinions naming this issue, 2012–2024
2 sentences

2023A “waiver of the right to prosecute a statutory violation in a judicial forum is only effective if it is explicit, ‘ “clear and unmistakable.” ’ ” (Cortez, supra, 15 Cal.App.5th at p. 12 , quoting Penn Plaza, supra, 556 U.S. at p. 254 ; Wright, supra, 525 U.S. at p. 80 .) “[I]n determining whether there has been a sufficiently explicit waiver, courts look to the generality of the arbitration clause, explicit incorporation of statutory requirements, and 13 the inclusion of specific contractual provisions.” (Vasserman, supra, 8 Cal.App.5th at p. 246 , citing Vasquez v. Superior Court (2000) 80 C

2017The court cited Vasquez v. Superior Court (2000) 80 Cal.App.4th 430, 434 [ 95 Cal.Rptr.2d 294 ] (Vasquez), which held that to determine whether a waiver of statutory claims in a CBA is sufficiently explicit, “the courts look to the generality of the arbitration clause, explicit incorporation of statutory . . . requirements, and the inclusion of specific . . . provisions.” The trial court stated, “None of those indicia of waiver is present here.

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cluster 714809green
ca4 · 1996 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021The test is whether a collective bargaining agreement makes compliance with the statute a contractual commitment subject to the arbitration clause. ( Wright, supra, 525 U.S. at pp. 80–81 [119 S.Ct. at pp. 396–397]; see Austin v. Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc. (4th Cir. 1996) 78 F.3d 875 , 879–880.)” (Vasquez v. Superior Court (2000) 80 Cal.App.4th 430 , 434–435 (Vasquez).) “ ‘Broad, general language is not sufficient to meet the level of clarity required to effect a waiver in a [collective bargaining agreement].

2021The test is whether a collective bargaining agreement makes compliance with the statute a contractual commitment subject to the arbitration clause. ( Wright, supra, 525 U.S. at pp. 80–81 [119 S.Ct. at pp. 396–397]; see Austin v. Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc. (4th Cir. 1996) 78 F.3d 875 , 879–880.)” (Vasquez v. Superior Court (2000) 80 Cal.App.4th 430 , 434–435 (Vasquez).) “ ‘Broad, general language is not sufficient to meet the level of clarity required to effect a waiver in a [collective bargaining agreement].

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Mendez v. Mid-Wilshire Health Care Ctr. CA2/7green
calctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024The test is whether a collective bargaining agreement makes compliance with the statute a contractual commitment subject to the arbitration clause.” (Vasquez v. Superior Court, supra, 80 Cal.App.4th at p. 434 ; Vasserman, supra, 8 Cal.App.5th at p. 246 [quoting Vasquez]; accord, Mendez v. Mid-Wilshire Health Care Center, supra, 220 Cal.App.4th 534, 545 .) To make a clear and unmistakable waiver, “[c]ompliance 5. with a particular statute must be an express contractual commitment in the collective bargaining agreement.” (Vasquez, at p. 435.) Blattner concedes that the CBA’s arbitration provisio

2024The test is whether a collective bargaining agreement makes compliance with the statute a contractual commitment subject to the arbitration clause.” (Vasquez v. Superior Court, supra, 80 Cal.App.4th at p. 434 ; Vasserman, supra, 8 Cal.App.5th at p. 246 [quoting Vasquez]; accord, Mendez v. Mid-Wilshire Health Care Center, supra, 220 Cal.App.4th 534, 545 .) To make a clear and unmistakable waiver, “[c]ompliance 5. with a particular statute must be an express contractual commitment in the collective bargaining agreement.” (Vasquez, at p. 435.) Blattner concedes that the CBA’s arbitration provisio

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Wright v. Universal Maritime Service Corp. green
scotus · 1999
2 sentences

2023A “waiver of the right to prosecute a statutory violation in a judicial forum is only effective if it is explicit, ‘ “clear and unmistakable.” ’ ” (Cortez, supra, 15 Cal.App.5th at p. 12 , quoting Penn Plaza, supra, 556 U.S. at p. 254 ; Wright, supra, 525 U.S. at p. 80 .) “[I]n determining whether there has been a sufficiently explicit waiver, courts look to the generality of the arbitration clause, explicit incorporation of statutory requirements, and 13 the inclusion of specific contractual provisions.” (Vasserman, supra, 8 Cal.App.5th at p. 246 , citing Vasquez v. Superior Court (2000) 80 C

2023A “waiver of the right to prosecute a statutory violation in a judicial forum is only effective if it is explicit, ‘ “clear and unmistakable.” ’ ” (Cortez, supra, 15 Cal.App.5th at p. 12 , quoting Penn Plaza, supra, 556 U.S. at p. 254 ; Wright, supra, 525 U.S. at p. 80 .) “[I]n determining whether there has been a sufficiently explicit waiver, courts look to the generality of the arbitration clause, explicit incorporation of statutory requirements, and 13 the inclusion of specific contractual provisions.” (Vasserman, supra, 8 Cal.App.5th at p. 246 , citing Vasquez v. Superior Court (2000) 80 C

32021–2023
Vasserman v. Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital green
calctapp · 2017
2 sentences

2024The test is whether a collective bargaining agreement makes compliance with the statute a contractual commitment subject to the arbitration clause.” (Vasquez v. Superior Court, supra, 80 Cal.App.4th at p. 434 ; Vasserman, supra, 8 Cal.App.5th at p. 246 [quoting Vasquez]; accord, Mendez v. Mid-Wilshire Health Care Center, supra, 220 Cal.App.4th 534, 545 .) To make a clear and unmistakable waiver, “[c]ompliance 5. with a particular statute must be an express contractual commitment in the collective bargaining agreement.” (Vasquez, at p. 435.) Blattner concedes that the CBA’s arbitration provisio

2023A “waiver of the right to prosecute a statutory violation in a judicial forum is only effective if it is explicit, ‘ “clear and unmistakable.” ’ ” (Cortez, supra, 15 Cal.App.5th at p. 12 , quoting Penn Plaza, supra, 556 U.S. at p. 254 ; Wright, supra, 525 U.S. at p. 80 .) “[I]n determining whether there has been a sufficiently explicit waiver, courts look to the generality of the arbitration clause, explicit incorporation of statutory requirements, and 13 the inclusion of specific contractual provisions.” (Vasserman, supra, 8 Cal.App.5th at p. 246 , citing Vasquez v. Superior Court (2000) 80 C

22023–2024
14 Penn Plaza LLC v. Pyett green
scotus · 2009
1 sentence

2023A “waiver of the right to prosecute a statutory violation in a judicial forum is only effective if it is explicit, ‘ “clear and unmistakable.” ’ ” (Cortez, supra, 15 Cal.App.5th at p. 12 , quoting Penn Plaza, supra, 556 U.S. at p. 254 ; Wright, supra, 525 U.S. at p. 80 .) “[I]n determining whether there has been a sufficiently explicit waiver, courts look to the generality of the arbitration clause, explicit incorporation of statutory requirements, and 13 the inclusion of specific contractual provisions.” (Vasserman, supra, 8 Cal.App.5th at p. 246 , citing Vasquez v. Superior Court (2000) 80 C

12023–2023
Cortez v. Doty Bros. Equip. Co. green
calctapp5d · 2017
1 sentence

2023A “waiver of the right to prosecute a statutory violation in a judicial forum is only effective if it is explicit, ‘ “clear and unmistakable.” ’ ” (Cortez, supra, 15 Cal.App.5th at p. 12 , quoting Penn Plaza, supra, 556 U.S. at p. 254 ; Wright, supra, 525 U.S. at p. 80 .) “[I]n determining whether there has been a sufficiently explicit waiver, courts look to the generality of the arbitration clause, explicit incorporation of statutory requirements, and 13 the inclusion of specific contractual provisions.” (Vasserman, supra, 8 Cal.App.5th at p. 246 , citing Vasquez v. Superior Court (2000) 80 C

12023–2023
Flores v. Axxis Network & Telecommunications, Inc. green
calctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2012(See Vasquez v. Superior Court (2000) 80 Cal.App.4th 430, 434-436 [ 95 Cal.Rptr.2d 294 ]; Flores v. Axxis Network & Telecommunications, Inc., supra, 173 Cal.App.4th at p. 807 .) In determining whether there has been a sufficiently explicit waiver of a judicial forum, courts look to the generality of the arbitration clause; the explicit incorporation of statutory requirements; and inclusion of specific statutes, identified by name or citation.

12012–2012

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 29u.s.c.185 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

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