No Different Result.
On our September 2, 2009 post, we reported on the Burlage decision, which reversed confirmation of a substantial arbitration decision (complete with the overturning of a large fee award). We can now report that, on October 20, 2009, the Second District, Division 6, issued an opinion on rehearing that came to the same result, although beefed up in some areas. This will be a good decision for litigants opposing arbitration awards to cite, for now, under the right factual circumstances.