Case Law Index Alternative Dispute Resolution
January 1, 2002 – January 29, 2025
This index provides a comprehensive though not exhaustive compilation of reported and unreported federal and state court decisions involving Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) that were decided between the dates listed above. The cases are listed in reverse chronological order. The “Text” link goes to the freely available Google Scholar text of the opinion. This index is for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for legal counsel.
FIRST CIRCUIT
Mavel, a.s. v. Rye Dev., LLC 626 F. Supp. 3d 331 (D. Mass. 2022) (scope of arbitration agreement). Text
Johnson Controls Sec. Sols., LLC v. Int’l Bhd. of Elec. Workers, Loc. 103, 24 F.4th 87 (1st Cir. 2022) (scope of arbitration agreement). Text
Toddle Inn Franchising, LLC v. KPJ Assocs., LLC, 8 F.4th 56 (1st Cir. 2021) (attorney fees after arbitration award). Text
Axia Netmedia Corp. v. Mass. Tech. Park Corp., 973 F.3d 133 (1st Cir. 2020) (jurisdiction to enter void arbitration award). Text
Kourembanas v. Intercoast Colleges, 373 F. Supp. 3d 303 (D. Me. 2019) (whether arbitration clauses were unconscionable). Text
Soto-Fonalledas v. Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel Spa & Casino, 640 F.3d 471 (1st Cir. 2011) (enforcing arbitration clause, consideration). Text
Sleeper Farms v. Agway, Inc., 506 F.3d 98 (1st Cir. 2007) (stating purchase orders reference to contract which contained arbitration clause was binding). Text
Winterwood Farm, LLC v. JER, Inc., 327 F. Supp. 2d 34 (D. Me. 2004) (stating shellfish farmer’s claim was subject to arbitration). Text
SECOND CIRCUIT
EXXONMOBIL OIL CORPORATION v. TIG Insurance Co., 44 F.4th 163 (2d Cir. 2022) (post-award prejudgment interest is a statutory requirement that falls inherently outside an arbitrator’s authority and within the authority of the courts). Text
DDK HOTELS, LLC v. WIlliams-Sonoma, Inc., 6 F.4th 308 (2d Cir. 2021) (the arbitration agreement did not clearly and unmistakably delegate arbitrability to the arbitrator). Text
Pacelli v. Augustus Intelligence, Inc., 459 F. Supp. 3d 597 (S.D.N.Y. 2020) (delegated questions of arbitrability to arbitrator). Text
Quest Shipping Ltd. v. Am. Club, 612 F. Supp. 3d 373 (S.D.N.Y. 2020) (waiver of challenge to ADR process). Text
H2O Resources, LLC v. Oilfield Tracking Services, 2018 WL 3092365 (E.D. Penn. 2018) (compelling arbitration). Text
Empire State Ethanol & Energy v. BBI Int’l, No. 1:08CV623 (GLS/DRH), 2009 WL 1813205 (N.D.N.Y. 2009) (staying claims against non-arbitrating defendants until arbitration completed). Text
Empire State Ethanol & Energy, LLC v. BBI Int’l, No. 1:08-CV-623 (GLS/DRH), 2009 WL 790962 (N.D.N.Y. 2009) (compelling arbitration of ethanol study contract) Text; Overruling Risk Katz v. Cellco Partnership, 2nd Cir. (N.Y.), July 28, 2015
Aukema v. Chesapeke Appalachia, LLC, 839 F. Supp. 2d 555 (N.D.N.Y 2012) (stay of litigation pending arbitration). Text
Conagra Foods, Inc. v. Caisse Regionale De Credit Agricole Mutel Du Nord, No. 01 CIV.9324(WHP), 2002 WL 538849 (S.D.N.Y. 2002) (discussing binding arbitration clauses)
THIRD CIRCUIT
Gov’t Emps. Ins. Co. v. Mount Prospect Chiropractic Ctr., 98 F.4th 463 (3d Cir. 2024) (scope of arbitration clause under New Jersey law). Text
Terra Nova Trading Inc. v. Cashew Indus. W. Afr., 732 F. Supp. 3d 363 (D.N.J. 2024) (confirmation of arbitration award, jurisdiction). Text
Bates v. Comcast Corp., 687 F. Supp. 3d 638 (E.D.Pa. 2023) (challenge to arbitrator neutrality). Text
Edmondson v. Lilliston Ford, Inc., 722 F. App’x 251 (3d Cir. 2018) (enforceability of arbitration award). Text
Aliments Krispy Kernels, Inc. v. Nichols Farms, 851 F.3d 283 (3d Cir. 2017) (scope of arbitration agreement, choice of law). Text
Steris Corp. v. United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Workers, 489 F. Supp. 2d 501 (W.D.Pa. 2007) (confirmation of arbitration award). Text
Thompson v. Nienaber, 239 F. Supp. 2d 478 (D.N.J. 2002) (jurisdiction, motion to compel arbitration). Text
FOURTH CIRCUIT
Raley v. Whitesake Improvements LLC, 625 F. Supp. 3d 457 (D. Md. 2022) (validity of arbitration agreement). Text
Hengle v. Treppa, 19 F.4th 324 (4th Cir. 2021) (an arbitration provision is unenforceable if any clause violates public policy) Text
Williamson Farm v. Diversified Crop Ins. Servs., 917 F.3d 247 (4th Cir. 2019) (vacating arbitration award). Text
J.O.C. Farms, L.L.C. v. Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co., No. 15-2368, 737 Fed. Appx. 652 (4th Cir. 2018) (barring breach of contract claim for farmer’s failure to timely commence arbitration)
Bissette v Rain & Hail, LLC, No. 5:10-CV-40-D, 2011 WL 3905059 (E.D.N.C. 2011) (staying the action and compelling arbitration)
In re M&M Independent Farms, Inc., Bankr. No. 09-03514-8-SWH, Adv. No. 10-00277-8-SWH-A, 2011 WL 5902606 (Bankr. E.D.N.C. 2011) (denying motion to dismiss or compel arbitration)
Delta-T Corp. v. Pac. Ethanol, Inc., No. 3:09-CV-388, 2010 WL 1816402 (E.D. Va. 2010) (granting motion to stay action pending arbitration)
In re D & B Swine Farms, Inc., Bankr. No. 09-02813-8-JRL, Adv. No. 09-00160-8-JRL, 2010 WL 358493 (Bankr. E.D.N.C. 2010) (compelling arbitration) Text
Delta-T Corp. v. Pac. Ethanol, Inc., No. 3:08-CV-524, 2009 WL 77869 (E.D. Va. 2009) (granting motion to compel arbitration)
Perdue Farms, Inc. v. Design Build Contracting Corp., 263 Fed. Appx. 380 (4th Cir. 2008) (denying arbitration based on terms of contract)
Al-Haddad Commodities Corp. v. Toepfer Intern. Asia Pte., Ltd., 485 F.Supp.2d 677 (E.D. Va. 2007) (confirming an arbitration award) Text
Branchville Mach. Co., Inc. v. Agco Corp., 252 F.Supp.2d 307 (E.D. Va. 2003) (discussing the binding effect of broad mandatory arbitration clauses) Text
FIFTH CIRCUIT
RSM Production Corp. v. Gaz du Cameroun, S.A., 117 F.4th 707 (5th Cir. 2024) (authority of arbitration tribunal). Text
Jackson v. World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., 95 F.4th 390 (5th Cir. 2024) (whether non-party bound to arbitration agreement through acts of agent). Text
Lopez de Leon v. Sanderson Farms Inc., 632 F. Supp. 3d 726 (S.D. Tex. 2022) (formation of arbitration agreement). Text
Farmers Rice Milling Co. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London, 627 F. Supp. 3d 568 (M.D. La. 2022) (scope of arbitration agreement). Text
Warren v. Geller, 386 F. Supp. 3d 744 (E.D. La. 2019) (enforceability of arbitration award). Text
Papalote Creek II, LLC v. Lower Colorado River Authority, 918 F. 3d 450 (5th Cir. 2019) (scope of arbitration clause). Text
Richland Equip. Co., Inc. v. Deere & Co., 745 Fed. Appx. 521 (5th Cir. 2018) (compelling arbitration)
Lucas v. Armtech Insurance Services, No. 2:13cv249-KS-MTP, 2015 WL 11120542 (S.D. Miss. 2015) (compelling arbitration of crop insurance case)
Cargill, Inc. v. Hebert Farms P’ship, No. 08-457-FJP, 2013 WL 1582312 (M.D. La. 2013) (determining payment of attorney’s fees was not part of arbitration award). Text
Bell v. Koch Foods of Miss., LLC, No. 09-60433, 2009 WL 4885174 (5th Cir. 2009) (granting arbitration on production contracts). Text
Cargill Inc. v. Philen Farm P’ship, No. 08-458-JVP-SCR, 2009 WL 54318 (M.D. La. 2009) (enforcing arbitration clause)
Cargill Inc. v. Clark Farm 2, LLC, No. 08-460-FJP-SCR, 2009 WL 57376 (M.D. La. 2009) (enforcing of arbitration clause)
Timber Source, LLC v. Cahaba Valley Timber Co., Inc., Civil Action No. 06-9239, 2007 WL 2332318 (E.D. La. 2007) (denying motion to compel arbitration)
Steed v. Sanderson Farms, Inc., Civil Action No. 2:05cv02146-KS-MTP, 2006 WL 2844546 (S.D. Miss. 2006) (compelling arbitration) Text; Overruling Risk Covenant Health & Rehabilitation of Picayune, LP v. Estate of Moulds ex rel. Braddock, 14 So.3d 695, (Miss. 2009). Text
Overstreet v. Contigroup Companies, Inc., 462 F.3d 409 (5th Cir. 2006) (stating unconscionability of a poultry contract arbitration clause) Text
Monsanto Co. v. Raesz, No. A-05-CA-711-SS, 2006 WL 978875 (W.D. Tex. 2006) (discussing a binding arbitration clause)
Tucker v. Fireman’s Fund Agribusiness, Inc., 365 F.Supp.2d 821 (S.D. Tex. 2005) (denying of arbitration of crop insurance claim because it was time barred) Text
Glover v. IBP, Inc., 334 F.3d 471 (5th Cir. 2003) (concerning scope of arbitrator’s power) Text
SIXTH CIRCUIT
New Heights Farm I, LLC v. Great Am. Ins. Co., 119 F.4th 455 (6th Cir. 2024) (scope of arbitration agreement). Text
Bachman Sunny Hill Fruit Farms, Inc. v. Producers Agric. Ins. Co., 57 F.4th 536 (6th Cir. 2023) (whether arbitration agreement precluded claims in federal court). Text
Southard v. Newcomb Oil Company, LLC, 7 F.4th 451 (6th Cir. 2021) (to use the Federal Arbitration Act to enforce an arbitration agreement, a party must have entered an arbitration agreement) Text
Wanamaker Nursery, Inc. v. John Deere Risk Protection, Inc., 364 F.Supp.3d 839 (E.D. Tenn. 2019) (confirming arbitration award) Text
Driver v. Pro Ag Management, No. 3:16-CV-01959, 2017 WL 4682482 (M.D. Tenn. 2017) (compelling arbitration)
Cain Field Nursery v. Farmers Crop Ins. Alliance, Inc., No. 4:09-CV-78, 2012 WL 1286657 (E.D. Tenn. 2012) (determining collateral estoppel bars the plaintiffs from relitigating the arbitrator’s decision)
Green Plains Obion, LLC v. Obion Grain Co., Inc., 2011 WL 13161597 (W.D. Tenn. 2011) (compelling arbitration and confirming National Grain and Feed Association’s jurisdiction)
Garnett v. NAU Country Ins. Co., No. 5:09-CV-00144-R, 2009 WL 3644762 (W.D. Ky. 2009) (nullifying arbitration award)
Farmers Crop Ins. Alliance v. Laux, 442 F.Supp.2d 488 (S.D. Ohio 2006) (confirming arbitration decision) Text
Farmers Crop Ins. Alliance v. Laux, 422 F.Supp. 2d 898 (S.D. Ohio 2006) (refusing to reevaluate arbitration findings) Text
In re Robinson, 265 B.R. 722 (B.A.P. 6th Cir. 2001) (discussing arbitration awards and bankruptcy) Text
SEVENTH CIRCUIT
Scheurer v. Fromm Family Foods LLC, 202 F. Supp. 3d 1040 (W.D. Wis. 2016) (whether arbitration could be enforced against third party). Text
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. v. Paillardon, 944 F. Supp. 2d 636 (C.D. Ill. 2013) (declining to vacate arbitration award). Text
Henrichs Grain, Inc. v. Cargill, No. 09-1029, 2010 WL 431900 (C.D. Ill. 2010) (compelling arbitration on grain contracts)
Andersons, Inc. v. Fall Grain, Inc., 646 F.Supp.2d 1029 (C.D. Ill. 2009) (confirming arbitration award) Text
Andersons, Inc. v. Walker, 573 F.Supp.2d 1065 (C.D. Ill. 2008) (compelling arbitration) Text
Ray v. Bergen, No. 03 C 1115, 2003 WL 22175547 (N.D. Ill. 2003) (compelling arbitration)
EIGHTH CIRCUIT
JES Farms Partnership v. Indigo Ag Inc., 116 F.4th 733 (8th Cir. 2024) (scope of arbitration clause). Text
H&T Fair Hills, Ltd. v. Alliance Pipeline L.P., 76 F.4th 1093 (8th Cir. 2023) (scope of arbitration agreement). Text
Great American Insurance Co. v. Russell, 914 F.3d 1147 (8th Cir. 2019) (remanding for further consideration of arbitration panel’s decision) Text
Balvin v. Rain and Hail, LLC, 943 F.3d 1134 (8th Cir. 2019) (directing district court to confirm arbitration order) Text
Nielsen v. Grain Millers, Inc., No. 16-cv-3103 (WMW/TNL), 2017 WL 11569190 (D. Minn. 2017) (staying motion pending arbitration before the National Grain and Feed Association)
Midland Farms, LLC v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 35 F. Supp. 3d 1056 (D.S.D. 2014) (whether the Federal Arbitration Act provides an independent base for jurisdiction). Text
Wojtalewicz v. Pioneer Hi-Bred Intern., Inc., 959 F. Supp. 2d 1215 (D. Neb. 2013) (scope of arbitration agreement). Text
Dyrdal v. Enbridge (U.S.), 738 F.Supp.2d 927 (D. Minn. 2010) (petitioning under Federal Arbitration Act). Text
Herd Co. v. Ernest-Spencer, Inc., No8:09CV397, 2010 WL 76371 (D. Neb. 2010) (compelling arbitration on contract to build grain storage facility)
Tripp v. Bunge N. Am., Inc., No. 4:08CV004146, 2009 WL 2998921 (E.D. Ark. 2009) (enforcing of arbitration clause)
Svancara v. Rain & Hail, LLC, No. 8:09CV144, 2009 WL 2982906 (D. Neb. 2009) (dismissing claim for judicial review of arbitrator’s award)
Svancara v. Rain & Hail, LLC, No. 8:09CV144, 2009 WL 1652220 (D. Neb. 2009) (discussing judicial review of arbitration award)
Mayer v. Countrywide Home Loans, No. 08-CV-1071 (JMR/RLE), 2008 WL 4527800 (D. Minn. 2008) (qualifying under Minnesota Farmer-Lender Mediation Act) Text
Sunopta, Inc. v. Abengoa Bioenergy New Techs., Inc., No. 4:08CV78 JCH, 2008 WL 782656 (E.D. Mo. 2008) (compelling arbitration)
Superior Grains, Inc. v. Palouse Empire Marketing, Inc., No. 4:07-MC-11, 2008 WL 151253 (D.N.D. 2008) (vacating an arbitration award for bias)
Hudson v. ConAgra Poultry Co., 484 F.3d 496 (8th Cir. 2007) (stating arbitration clause in poultry production contract covered tort actions as well as breach of contract) Text
Stedman v. Great Am. Ins. Co., No. 4:06-cv-101, 2007 WL 1040367 (D.N.D. 2007) (discussing crop insurance arbitration)
Buschkoetter v. Johanns, No. 8:05CV115, 2006 WL 1479165 (D. Neb. 2006) (dismissing of crop insurance case for failure to exhaust administrative remedies)
Wiser v. Wayne Farms, 411 F.3d 923 (8th Cir. 2005) (compelling arbitration clause failed after contractor waived the choice of law) Text
Roe v. Cargill Inc., 333 F.Supp.2d 808 (W.D. Ark. 2004) (confirming of an arbitration award) Text
Schoenrock v. John Morrell & Co., Inc., Nos. Civ. 03–848 JRTFLN, Civ. 03–849 JRTFLN, Civ. 03–853 JRTFLN, Civ. 03–854 JRTFLN, 2003 WL 21639161 (D. Minn. 2003) (challenging the scope of an arbitration clause)
In re 2000 Sugar Beet Crop Ins. Litig., 228 F.Supp.2d 992 (D. Minn. 2002) (stating crop insurance arbitration is controlled by federal law) Text
NINTH CIRCUIT
HayDay Farms, Inc. v. FeeDx Holdings, Inc., 55 F.4th 1232 (9th Cir. 2022) (reviewing arbitration agreement). Text
Martinez-Gonzales v. Elkhorn Packing Co., LLC, 635 F. Supp. 3d 883 (N.D. Cal. 2022) (scope of arbitration agreements). Text
Mastronardi Int’l Ltd. v. SunSelect Produce (California), Inc., 437 F. Supp. 3d 772 (E.D. Cal. 2020) (enforceability of arbitration provision). Text
Van Curen v. Federal Crop Insurance Corp., 651 Fed. Appx. 611 (9th Cir. 2016) (stating that failure to seek arbitration did not bar action). Text
Farm Management Co., LLC v. Rural Community Insurance Agency, Inc., No. 14-CV-5024-EFS, 2015 WL 1809789 (E.D. Wash. 2015) (confirming arbitration award)
Olsen v. United States ex rel. the Fed. Crop Ins. Corp., No. 08-35228, 2009 WL 1638652 (9th Cir. 2009) (vacating arbitration award; arbitrators lacked authority to bound the U.S.)
Paramount Farms, Inc. v. Ventilex B.V., No. CV F 08-1027 LJO SMS, 2009 WL 161052 (E.D. Cal. 2009) (stating there is no evidence that the parties are bound to arbitrate)
Ahcom, Ltd. v. Smeding, No. C-07-1139 SC, 2009 WL 102851 (N.D. Cal. 2009) (enforcing arbitration award)
Bybee Farms LLC v. Snake River Sugar Co., No. CV-06-5007-FVS, 2008 WL 4454054 (E.D. Wash. 2008) (deciding negotiation clause does not imply that negotiation must be in good faith)
11 R Sales, Inc. v. Yarto, No. CV-07-3006-FVS, 2008 WL 4279577 (E.D. Wash. 2008) (claiming duress during negotiations)
Ahcom, Ltd. v. Smeding, No. C-07-1139 SC, 2008 WL 1701731 (N.D. Cal. 2008) (confirming arbitration award)
Olsen v. United States ex rel. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 546 F.Supp.2d 1122 (E.D. Wash. 2008) (stating arbitration agreement’s binding effect on FCIC) Text
College of the Sequoias Farm v. White Gold Assoc., Inc., No. 1:07-CV-00014 AWI NEW (WMW), 2007 WL 2022040 (E.D. Cal. 2007) (upholding of arbitration agreement)
Flores v. Jewels Marketing and Agribusiness, No. CIV F 07-344 AWI WMW, 2007 WL 2022042 (E.D. Cal. 2007) (upholding an arbitration agreement)
Oceantrade S.A. v. Nuttery Farms, Inc., No. C 05-02589 WHA, 2005 WL 3299716 (N.D. Cal. 2005) (upholding an arbitration agreement)
William J. Mouren Farming, Inc. v. Great American Ins. Co., No. CV F 05-0031 AWI LJO, 2005 WL 2064129 (E.D. Cal. 2005) (discussing crop insurance arbitration dispute)
Farmers Alliance Mut. Ins. Co. v. Poco, LLC., No. CV-05-5063-FVS, 2005 WL 2035516 (E.D. Wash. 2005) (upholding arbitration clause)
Farmers Crop Ins. Alliance, Inc. v. Poco, LLC., No. CV-05-5058-AAM, 2005 WL 1898476 (E.D. Wash. 2005) (confirming arbitration award)
TENTH CIRCUIT
Struss v. Rural Community Ins. Servs., No. 18-2187, 2019 WL 1002420 (D. Kan. 2020) (compelling arbitration). Text
A&A Farms, LLC v. Rural Community Insurance Services, No. 15-1001-EFM-TJJ, 2015 WL 4478658 (D. Kan. 2015) (denying motion to overturn arbitration award). Text
Bartlett Grain Co. v. Sunburst Farms Partnership, No. 13-1152, 2013 WL 3366277 (N.D. Kan. 2013) (confirming arbitration award). Text
Int’l Asset Mgmt., Inc. v. Holt, 487 F. Supp. 2d 1274 (N.D. Okla. 2007) (scope of arbitration agreement). Text
Burrell v. Armijo, 456 F.3d 1159 (10th Cir. 2006) (failing to raise arbitration) Text
Cason v. Conoco Pipeline Co., 280 F. Supp. 2d 1309 (N.D. Okla. 2003) (assessing scope of arbitration agreement). Text
ELEVENTH CIRCUIT
OSO Sweet Farms, LLC v. United States Dep’t of Agric., No. 4:23-cv-32, 2024 WL 5244920 (S.D. Ga. 2024) (relationship between standing and arbitration in crop insurance dispute). Text
VFT, LLC v. Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc., No. 622-016, 2022 WL 16842898 (S.D. Ga. 2022) (compelling arbitration).
Producers Credit Corp v. Fletcher, No. 5:18-CV-150, 2019 WL 303001 (M.D. Ga. 2019) (concluding third parties waived contractual rights to arbitration). Text
Davis v. Producers Agricultural Ins. Co., 762 F.3d 1276(11th Cir. 2014) (upholding arbitrator’s decision). Text
Campbell’s Foliage, Inc. v. Federal Crop Insurance Corp., No. 11-CV-21666-KMM, 2013 WL 12086666 (S.D. FL 2013) (denying motion to vacate arbitration award)
Great American Insurance Co. v. Trach Duc Doan, No. 5:11-cv-342-Oc-34PRL, 2012 WL 13098715 (M.D. FL 2012) (confirming arbitration award of crop insurance case)
Krstic v. Producers Agriculture Insurance Company, No. 11-211131-CIV-LENARD/O’SULLIVAN, 2011 WL 13223732 (S.D. FL 2011) (compelling arbitration)
Great American Insurance Co. v. Moye, 733 F.Supp.2d 1298 (M.D. FL 2010) (confirming arbitration award in crop insurance case) Text
Farmlinks, LLC v. E. K. Holding, Inc., No. 1:09-CV-00679, 2009 WL 10703245 (N.D. Ala. 2009) (granting stay to compel arbitration).
D.C. CIRCUIT
Pigford v. Perdue, 950 F.3d 886 (D.C. Cir. 2020) (denying review of arbitrator’s decision). Text
Syngenta Crop Prot., Inc. v. Drexel Chem. Co., 655 F. Supp. 2d 54 (D.D.C. 2009) (decision to admit agreement was not misconduct by arbitrator). Text
Abrams v. Vilsack, 655 F. Supp. 2d 48 (D.D.C. 2009) (overturning decision of arbitrator; Track B in Pigford). Text
Pigford v. Vilsack, 613 F. Supp. 2d 78 (D.D.C. 2009) (discussing relatedness of unsuccessful claims to successful claims for EAJA and EOCA attorney’s fees). Text
SRM Chemical Ltd. Co. v. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Serv., 355 F. Supp. 2d 373 (D.D.C. 2005) (challenge to arbitration process). Text
ALABAMA
CNU of Alabama, LLC v. Shakeena Cox, — So. 3d –, 2024 WL 4716159 (Ala. 2024) (considering exceptions to arbitration agreement). Text
SouthTrust Bank v. Bowen, 959 So.2d 624 (Ala. 2006) (scope of arbitration agreement). Text
Sears Termite & Pest Control, Inc. v. Robinson, 883 So.2d 153 (Ala. 2003) (unconscionability). Text
ALASKA
Hudson v. Citibank (South Dakota) NA, 387 P.3d 42, (Alaska 2016) (waiver of arbitration). Text
Geotek Alaska, Inc. v. Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., 354 P.3d 368 (Alaska 2015) (consent to arbitrate). Text
ARIZONA
Chayce Concrete, LLC v. Path Construction Southwest, LLC, 559 P.3d 646 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2024) (reviewing arbitration award). Text
Atreus Communities Group of Arizona v. Stardust Development, Inc., 277 P.3d 208 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2012) (powers of arbitrator). Text
Brake Masters Systems, Inc. v. Gabbay, 78 P.3d 1081 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2003) (reviewing process of, rules of, and law governing arbitration agreement). Text
ARKANSAS
Erwin–Keith, Inc. v. Stewart, 546 S.W.3d 508 (Ark. Ct. App. 2018) (absence of arbitration agreement). Text
Bigge Crane & Rigging Co. v. Entergy Arkansas, Inc., 457 S.W.3d 265 (Ark. 2015) (third party beneficiaries). Text
Looney v. Raby, 268 S.W.3d 345 (Ark. Ct. App. 2007) (discussing Arkansas Farm Mediation Act). Text
Slusser v. Farm Serv., Inc., 198 S.W.3d 106 (Ark. 2004) (holding statutory arbitration clause in dealing with defective seed is controlling). Text
Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Archer, 147 S.W.3d 681 (Ark. 2004) (holding arbitration clause in hog production contracts lacked mutuality of obligation). Text
IGF Insurance Co. v. Hat Creek Partnership, 349 Ark. 133 (Ark. 2002) (overturning decision that Federal Crop Insurance Act preempted statute making arbitration clause unenforceable). Text
CALIFORNIA
State ex rel. Cisneros v. Alco Harvest, Inc., 97 Cal. App. 5th 456 (2023) (holding arbitration agreement unenforceable against H-2A worker due to lack of disclosure of agreement). Text
Czech & Howell v. Williams, No. G056446 (Cal. Ct. App. Jan. 27, 2022) (a party waives a contractual right to arbitrate by failing to promptly enforce it after a lawsuit has been brought in court). Text
Gerawan Farming, Inc. v. Agricultural Labor Relations Board, 265 Cal.Rptr.3d 752 (Cal. Ct. App. 2020) (stating duty to bargain in good faith applied outside of mandatory mediator’s presence). Text
Gerawan Farming, Inc. v. Agric. Labore Relations Bd., 3 Cal. 5th 1118, 405 P.3d 1087 (Cal. 2017) (upholding constitutionality of mandatory mediation and conciliation provisions of Agriculture Labor Relations Act). Text
Agri-Systems, Inc. v. Foster Poultry Farms, 85 Cal.Rptr.3d 917 (Cal. Ct. App. 2008) (concerning ethics and arbitration). Text
Hess Collection Winery v. Cal. Agric. Labor Relations Bd., 140 Cal.App.4th 1584 (Cal. Ct. App. 2006) (discussing agricultural labor dispute settlement). Text
COLORADO
Colorado Mills, LLC v. SunOpta Grains and Foods Inc., 269 P.3d 731, 2012 Co. 4 (2012) (enforceability of arbitrator’s subpoenas). Text
E-21 Engineering v. Steve Stock & Assocs., 252 P.3d 36 (Colo. Ct. App. Aug. 5, 2010) (discussing agreement regarding seed storage facility construction project). Text
CONNECTICUT
All Seasons Servs. Inc., v. Guildner, 891 A.2d 97, 94 Conn. App. 1 (2006) (confirming arbitration award). Text
FLORIDA
C & F Berry Farms, LLC v. Chandler, 388 So.3d 1186 (Fl. Ct. App. 2024) (enforcing mediated settlement). Text
Ayco Farms, Inc. v. Peeler, 89 So.3d 977 (Fl. Ct. App. 2012) (whether seeking injection precludes compelling arbitration). Text
GEORGIA
Dunaway et al v. UAP/GA AG. Chem., Inc., 687 S.E.2d 211, 301 Ga. App. 282 (2009) (upholding arbitration award).
Vasudeva v. Dagnew, 862 S.E.2d 326 (Ga. Ct. App. 2021) (an arbitration clause that is not initialed cannot be enforced) Text
Dunaway et al v. UAP/GA AG. Chem., Inc., 687 S.E.2d 211, 301 Ga. App. 282 (2009) (upholding arbitration award). Text
Bullington v. Blakely Crop Hail, Inc., 668 S.E.2d 732 (Ga. Ct. App. 2008) (discussing request for arbitration and crop insurance). Text
Krut v. Whitecap Housing Group, LLC, 602 S.E.2d 201, 268 Ga. App. 436 (Ga. Ct. App. 2004) (interpreting arbitration agreement). Text
Rushing v. Gold Kist, Inc., 256 Ga. App. 115 (Ga. Ct. App. 2002) (concerning cooperative forcing binding arbitration on member). Text
HAWAII
Moloaa Farms LLC v. Ass’n of Apartment Owners, 533 P.3d 922, 154 Haw. 416 (Haw. 2024) (unpublished disposition) (reviewing termination of arbitration).
ILLINOIS
Trimble v. Graves, 409 Ill. App. 3d 506 (Ill. App. 2011) (vacating arbitration award that allowed lessee of cows to determine how much they owed lessor, compelling arbitration under new arbitrators)
Timmerman v. Grain Exch., LLC, 915 N.E.2d 113 (Ill. App. Ct. 2009) (unconscionability, trade usage). Text
Williams v. Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc., 890 N.E.2d 566 (Ill. Ct. App. 2008) (holding mandatory arbitration clause not unconscionable against dairy farmer). Text
INDIANA
Gosnell v. Gosnell, 235 N.E.3d 205 (2024) (table) (memorandum decision) (enforcing mediation agreement). Text
IOWA
Titan Pro SCI, Inc. v. Muff, 986 N.W.2d 889 (Iowa Ct. App. 2022) (denying former employees’ motion to compel arbitration against farm marketing organization). Text
Schaefer v. Putnam, 841 N.W.2d 68 (Iowa 2013) (holding farm creditor was not required to obtain mediation release prior to filing counterclaim seeking foreclosure). Text
Bartlett Grain Co., LP v. Sheeder, 829 N.W.2d 18 (Iowa 2013) (directing district court to confirm arbitration award). Text
Gannon v. Rumbaugh, 772 N.W.2d 258 (Iowa Ct. App. 2009) (holding statutory farm mediation services requirement applied to nuisance claims).
Klinge v. Bentien, 725 N.W.2d 13 (Iowa 2006) (discussing failure to obtain release under farm mediation statute). Text
Diaz v. Thompson, 691 N.W.2d 744 (Iowa Ct. App. 2004) (mandating mediation provision for debts secured by agricultural land). Text
Iowa State Bank & Trust Co. v. Michel, 683 N.W.2d 95 (Iowa 2004) (discussing farm mediation statute). Text
Agco Corp. v. Anderson, No. 02-1428, 2003 WL 22346954 (Iowa Ct. App. 2003) (denying confirmation of an arbitration award).
Kent Feeds, Inc. v. Manthei, 646 N.W.2d 87 (Iowa 2002) (mandating mediation release for agricultural property). Text
Heaberlin Farms, Inc. v. IGF Insurance Co., 641 N.W.2d 816 (Iowa 2002) (reversing district court decision to refuse to enforce arbitration clause). Text
KANSAS
Hodges v. Walinga USA Inc., 532 P.3d 440, 317 Kan. 535 (Kan. 2023) (whether arbitration action and award was evidence of comparative fault). Text
Schauf v. Schauf, 107 P.3d 1237, 33 Kan. App. 2d 665 (Kan. Ct. App. 2005) (whether court-appointed special master can also serve as mediator). Text
LOUISIANA
Jeanerette Lumber & Shingle Co., LLC v. Florida Gas Transmission Co., 325 So.3d 407 (La. Ct. App. 2021) (determining scope of arbitration agreement). Text
Hanlon v. Monsanto Ag Products LLC,124 So.3d 535 (La. Ct. App. 2013) (holding arbitration clause was not adhesionary). Text
Tubbs Rice Dryers, Inc. v. Martin, 33 So. 3d 926 (La. Ct. App. Feb. 24, 2010) (discussing breach of contract against farmer for failure to deliver grain). Text
Marsh Farms v. Olvey, 974 So.2d 194 (La. Ct. App. 2008) (discussing arbitration clause on agricultural land lease). Text
Clark v. Trus Joist MacMillian, 836 So.2d 454 (La. Ct. App. 2002) (rescinding order for mediation). Text
Hobbs v. IGF Ins. Co., 834 So.2d 1069 (La. Ct. App. 2002) (holding crop insurance contract’s mandatory arbitration clause was invalid under state law). Text
MASSACHUSETTS
Abraham Copley Square, LP v. Badaoui, 891 N.E.2d 699 (Mass. App. Ct. 2008) (affirming court’s power to confirm arbitration award). Text
MINNESOTA
Waymouth Farms, Inc. v. Olam Americas, Inc., No. A08-1915, 2009 WL 1853186 (Minn. Ct. App. 2009) (stating arbitration clause not binding). Text
Dykes v. Superior, Inc., 761 N.W.2d 892 (Minn. Ct. App. 2009) (releasing of other tortfeasors in settlement agreement) (reversed in part on other grounds). Text
Cargill Inc. v. Jorgenson Farms, 719 N.W.2d 226 (Minn. Ct. App. 2006) (holding without formation of a contract an arbitration clause is invalid). Text
Vaubel Farms, Inc. v. Shelby Farmers Mut., 679 N.W.2d 407 (Minn. Ct. App. 2004) (holding arbitration not a “suit” for purposes of an insurance contract). Text
MISSISSIPPI
Purvis v. Mar-Jac Poultry MS, LLC, 345 So.3d 1223 (Miss. Ct. App. 2022) (compelling arbitration). Text
Bailey Brake Farms, Inc. v. Trout, 116 So.3d 1064 (Miss. 2013) (insufficient grounds to set aside arbitration award). Text
Cmty. Bank of Miss. v. Stuckey, 52 So.3d 1179 (Miss. 2010) (holding evidence was sufficient to find that wife did not sign arbitration agreement) (overturning Cmty. Bank of Miss. v. Stuckey, 53 So.3d 1). Text
Swindle v. Harvey, 23 So.3d 562 (Miss. Ct. App. 2009) (compelling arbitration on loan agreement). Text
Delta & Pine Land Co. v. Burns, 926 So.2d 901 (Miss. 2006) (discussing scope of Seed Act arbitration clause). Text
B.C. Rogers Poultry, Inc. v. Wedgeworth, 911 So.2d 483 (Miss. 2005) (limiting the scope of an arbitration clause in a poultry contract). Text
Sanderson Farms, Inc. v. Gatlin, 848 So.2d 828 (Miss. 2003) (stating refusal to pay half of arbitration cost breached arbitration agreement). Text
MISSOURI
Keeling v. Preferred Poultry Supply, LLC, 621 S.W.3d 672 (Mo. Ct. App. 2021) (reviewing whether poultry supply company could compel arbitration of farmer’s claim). Text
Lovelace Farms, Inc. v. Marshall, 442 S.W.3d 202 (Mo. Ct. App. 2014) (confirming waiver of right to arbitrate). Text
JBS Farms, Inc. v. Fireman’s Fund Agribusiness, Inc., 205 S.W.3d 910 (Mo. Ct. App. 2006) (stating crop insurance clause requiring arbitration is binding). Text
MONTANA
Anderson v. Deere & Co., 429 P.3d 635, 393 Mont. 157 (Mont. 2018) (holding arbitration clause did not apply to claims brought by former owner against manufacturer). Text
Graziano v. Stock Farm Homeowners Ass’n, 258 P.3d 999, 361 Mont. 332 (Mont. 2011) (scope of arbitration agreement). Text
Paulson v. Flathead Conservation Dist., 91 P.3d 569, 321 Mont. 364 (Mont. 2004) (discussing bias of arbitrator). Text
NEBRASKA
Karo v. Nau Country Insurance Co., 901 N.W.2d 689, 297 Neb. 798 (Neb. 2017) (holding that limitation period under Federal Arbitration Act applies to vacating arbitration award). Text
Kremer v. Rural Cmty. Ins. Co., 788 N.W.2d 538 (Neb. 2010) (discussing order to compel arbitration in crop insurance claim affirmed). Text
NEW JERSEY
Marmo & Sons General Contracting, LLC v. Biagi Farms, LLC, 317 A.3d 947 (N.J. Super Ct. App. 2024) (finding waiver of arbitration). Text
Morgan v. Parra, No. A-1231-12T2, 2013 WL 1500467 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. 2013) (stating plaintiff’s consumer fraud claims fall under the mediation and arbitration of the parties’ agreement to purchase horses). Text
NORTH CAROLINA
In re W.W. Jarvis & Sons, 671 S.E.2d 534 (N.C. Ct. App. 2009) (considering extent of arbitration clause; dissolution of partnership). Text
Powell v. Bulluck, 573 S.E.2d 699 (N.C. Ct. App. 2002) (failing to pursue mediation in a farm nuisance case). Text
OHIO
Gustinkski v. Copley Health Ctr., 2021 Ohio 4282 (Ct. App. 2021) (there must be a contract which states the arbitration of the parties’ disputes and claims before a party is bound by its terms) Text
Town & Country Co-op Inc. v. Sabol Farms, No. 11CA0014, 2012 WL 5193400 (Ohio Ct. App. 2012) (waiving right to arbitration). Text
OREGON
Peace River Seed Co-Op v. Proseeds Marketing, Inc., 132 P.3d 31, 204 Or. App. 523 (Ore. Ct. App. 2006) (interpreting arbitration agreement). Text
PENNSYLVANIA
Greist v. Greist, 183 A.3d 1015 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018) (scope of arbitration agreement). Text
SOUTH CAROLINA
McMillan v. Gold Kist, Inc., 577 S.E.2d 482, 353 S.C. 353 (S.C. Ct. App. 2003) (stating cooperative is allowed to amend bylaws to insert mandatory arbitration clause). Text
SOUTH DAKOTA
Walsh v. Larsen, 705 N.W.2d 638 (S.D. 2005) (failing to offer mediation did not void foreclosure). Text
Double Diamond Const. v. Farmers co-op. Elevator Ass’n of Beresford, 680 N.W.2d 658 (S.D. 2004) (holding that arbitrator exceed his authority by failing to decide an issue submitted to him). Text
TEXAS
Nordling v. Haake, No. 14-20-00300-CV (Tex. App. Jan. 4, 2022) (a party who proceeds first to litigation waives the right to mediation) Text
Holifield v. BARCLAY PROPERTIES, LTD., No. 05-21-00239-CV (Tex. App. Oct. 5, 2021) (courts should not assume that parties agreed to arbitrate arbitrability unless there is clear and unmistakable evidence that they did so) Text
Jody James Farms, JV v. Altman Group, Inc., 547 S.W.3d 624 (Tex. 2018) (interpreting arbitration clause in crop insurance policy). Text
Gilbert v. Rain and Hail Insurance, No. 02-16-00277-CV, 2017 WL 710702 (Tex. App. 2017) (confirming arbitrator’s decision to conduct arbitration in plaintiff’s absence). Text
Venture Cotton Cooperative v. Freeman, 435 S.W.3d 222 (Tex. 2014) (holding that arbitration rules limiting recover under applicable statue invalid). Text
Appling Farms and Appling Interests, Ltd. v. Turner Management, Inc., No. 13-09-00051-CV, 2011 WL 319823 (Tex. App. 2011) (affirming denial of motion to compel arbitration). Text
Armtech Ins. Servs., Inc. v. Hamilton, No. 07-08-0325-CV, 2009 WL 498048 (Tex. App. 2009) (enforcing of arbitration award). Text
In re BNP Paribas, Nos. 13-07-353-CV, 13-07-358-CV, 2008 WL 2208933 (Tex. App. 2008) (memorandum opinion) (denying arbitration clause is subject to immediate appeal). Text
Castano v. San Felipe Agric., Mfg., & Irr. Co., 147 S.W.3d 444 (Tex. App. 2004) (upholding of arbitration clause). Text
UTAH
In re Estate of Osguthorpe, 491 P.3d 894 (Utah 2021) (construing statutory privileges for mediation communications). Text
HITORQ, LLC v. TCC Veterinary Services, Inc., 502 P.3d 281 (Utah 2021) (whether claims were subject to arbitration). Text
HITORQ LLC v. TCC Veterinary Services, Inc., 473 P.3d 1177 (Utah Ct. App. 2020) (stating that claims of one veterinarian against others in the clinic were arbitrable), affirmed by 502 P.3d 281 (Utah 2021). Text
Selman, Inc. v. Box Edler County, 251 P.3d 804 (Utah 2011) (holding that Ombudsman’s Office had authority to arbitrate county’s action to quiet title). Text
Rawlings v. Rawlings, 200 P.3d 662 (Utah Ct. App. 2008) (holding sanctions for failing to appear at mediation session in good faith) (decision reversed on other grounds). Text
VIRGINIA
Bates v. McQueen, 613 S.E.2d 566, 270 Va. 95 (Va. 2018) (stating timber buyer’s right to attorney fees and amount of award were a matter for arbitration). Text
WASHINGTON
Weidert v. Hanson, 309 P.3d 435 (Wash. 2013) (whether trial court could refuse to enforce arbitration agreement in crop insurance policy on equitable grounds). Text
Ochoa Ag Unlimited, L.L.C. v. Delanoy, 114 P.3d 692 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005) (holding buyer of seed potatoes not subject to mandatory arbitration under the seed act). Text
Harmon v. Wilson, 116 Wash. App. 1015, 2003 WL 1193764 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003) (failing to raise jurisdictional question on arbitration clause waived the clause).
WISCONSIN
Winkelman v. Kraft Foods, Inc., 693 N.W.2d 756 (Wis. Ct. App. 2005) (affirming arbitration powers in dairy case) Text
WYOMING
In re Longwell, 508 P.3d 727 (Wyo. 2022) (reviewing modification of arbitration award compensating rancher for calf damage). Text