ADR and Mediation

Ruff v. Splice, Inc.

Ruff v. Splice, Inc.
Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Arbitration
Choice of Law
Citation
Case Number: 
No. 1-09-2093
Decision Date: 
Friday, February 26, 2010
District: 
1st Dist.
Division/County: 
Cook Co.
Holding: 
Affirmed.
Justice: 
LAVIN
Federal Arbitration Act preempts California state law vesting jurisdiction in its Labor Commissioner rather than an arbitration proceeding. Thus, California court lacked subject matter jurisdiction over employment contract which contained arbitration clause, and which provided that Illinois law would govern over disputes. California default judgment against employer was properly vacated by Cook County circuit court.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

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