Arbitration Forums Case Lookup In New York
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Rule 3-9 allows AF to amend or void a decision for certain coverage defenses (no liability policy in effect on loss date, coverage denied, policy limits, etc.). Rule 2-12 allows a party to appeal a decision (Property and Special forums only).
Founded by the insurance industry in 1943, Arbitration Forums (AF) is a membership-driven, not-for-profit organization that exists to effectively and efficiently serve its over 5,400 members' recovery and resolution needs. AF is the nation's largest arbitration and subrogation services provider.
Email Support to request assistance with using the site, to report broken links, or for assistance with Member Access. If you are an arbitrator and have questions concerning case assignments for hearings or questions regarding rendering a decision, please contact us at 1-866-977-3434 or arbitratorsupport@arbfile.
You may file a petition to confirm an arbitration award at any time within one year after your client receives the award. See N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 7510. To ensure your application is timely, take steps to confirm the arbitration award promptly after the arbitrator issues the award.
Arbitration is similar to going to court, but faster, cheaper and less complex than litigation. If the case settles, an arbitration will last around one year. If the case goes to hearing, an arbitration typically takes 16 months.
Arbitration Forums, Inc. You may request membership information via membership@arbfile or call 1-866-977-3434.
Arbitration sessions are open to the public as are most court proceedings. Mediations, however, are private and confidential and are not open to the public. If an arbitration hearing is converted to mediation with the consent of the parties, only the litigants will be allowed to remain in the hearing room.
While it is true that arbitration is generally private because the public is excluded from the arbitration hearing, it does not follow that the arbitration proceedings remain confidential.
Are arbitrations and mediations public? Arbitration sessions are open to the public as are most court proceedings. Mediations, however, are private and confidential and are not open to the public.
