[CLC-Discussion] AAA fast track arbitration question

[Erum Kistemaker]

Good afternoon,

I am wondering if anybody has had experience with joining a party to a Fast Track AAA Arbitration.  The situation I am facing is that I represent a builder.  The arbitration was initiated by a homeowner.  It was placed on Fast Track due to the fact that the claim is for less than $75,000.00.  I want to add the home warranty company as a party to the arbitration, which was objected to by counsel for the homeowner.  An arbitrator has been assigned to decide whether to add the home warranty company and a telephonic conference on this issue has been set.

My questions are: 1) is there a specific standard that the arbitrator has to follow in order to make his decision on the joinder issue?  2) is there a possibility that the addition of the home warranty company to the arbitration will kick the arbitration out of Fast Track and into Regular Track proceedings?

Any information is appreciated.



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Erum S. Kistemaker, Esq.

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Erum S. Kistemaker, Esquire

Kistemaker Business Law Group
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