Health Administration Responsibility Project
Engalla v. Permanente

The Supreme Court Decision which overrules the shameful decision below.

The overruled appellate decision

• Heading
• Introduction
• I. Factual & Procedural Background
  • Introduction
  • A. The underlying Medical Malpractice claim.
  • B. The Arbitration Service Agreement.
  • C. Processing of the Engallas' Claim.
  • D. Appointment of the Party Arbitrators.
  • E. Negotiations for Appt. of Neutral Arbitrator & Hearing Date.
  • F. Historical Data re Speed of Kaiser Arbitrations.
  • G. Deposition Scheduling during Aborted Arbitration Proceedings.
  • H. Termination of the Prior Arbitration.
  • I. Commencement of Court Proceedings.
• II. Appeal
  • A. Calif. Law governs the Issues
  • B. "Fraud in the Inducement" claim should have been rejected
  • C. "Fraud in the Application" and "Material Breach" are Arbitrable
  • D. "Waiver" and "Unconscionability" Claims Do Not avoid obligation to submit to Arbitration
  • E. All of the Causes of Action are Arbitrable.
• III. Writ Proceedings
  • The Discovery Order Must Be Vacated and Remanded for "Reconsideration" by the Arbitrator.
• IV. Conclusion