Are there any limitations on the remedies that can be awarded in an arbitration?

Yes, there are limitations on the remedies that can be awarded in an arbitration in California. Generally, remedies are limited to compensatory damages. Punitive damages, nominal damages, injunctive relief, and restitution are usually unavailable. Compensatory damages are meant to compensate a person for their out-of-pocket expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc. The court may also award attorneys’ fees and costs, depending on the contract and the provisions of the arbitration. In California, while the court may grant an award of attorneys’ fees and costs, the arbitrator may not do so. Courts may also award interest on an arbitration award. The remedies awarded in an arbitration are limited to the contract and the provisions of the arbitration. Therefore, it is important to read the contract carefully and consider the provisions of the arbitration before entering into an agreement. Additionally, a party may be limited in the remedies they may recover if they are found to have acted in bad faith or otherwise failed to abide by their contractual obligations.

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