Asked by hannah burkle on Jul 17, 2024

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Med-arb is which type of dispute resolution process?

A) A process in which the parties agree to start out in mediation and, if the mediation is unsuccessful on one or more points, to move on to arbitration.
B) A process in which the parties agree to start out in arbitration and, if the arbitration is unsuccessful on one or more points, move on to court-annexed ADR.
C) A process in which the parties agree to start in mediation and move to litigation if the mediation is unsuccessful.
D) A process in which the parties agree to start in arbitration and move to litigation if the mediation is unsuccessful.
E) A special type of blended mediation and arbitration applicable only in the medical malpractice arena.

Med-Arb

A hybrid dispute resolution process combining mediation and arbitration, where an unresolved issue in mediation can be decided by arbitration.

Dispute Resolution Process

A systematic approach used to resolve disagreements between parties, which may include mediation, arbitration, or litigation.

  • Capture the key principles and variations of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), with arbitration and mediation included.
  • Identify the distinctions between mediation and arbitration and recognize the circumstances under which each is suitable.
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Vaamitha VarathalingamJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Med-arb is a dispute resolution process where the parties agree to start with mediation and, if unsuccessful, proceed to arbitration. This combines the flexibility and collaborative nature of mediation with the finality of arbitration.