PRETRIAL ADJUDICATION
...Judicial Arbitration
......Sanctions
.........Costs & Penalties
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Code Civ. Proc. §128.5 penalties applicable to arbitration proceedings for frivolous actions, delaying tactics, and motions made in bad faith.

Expenses imposed after notice and opportunity to be heard and may be accompanied by punitive damages.

Arbitrator may award costs, not to exceed statutorily authorized limit.

Arbitrator's award may include costs as well as damages.

Prejudgment interest and costs recoverable by Ps in PI case for D's failure to accept earlier, more favorable Code Civ. Proc. §998 settlement offer.

Sanctions for nonappearance; Code Civ. Proc. §128.5 sanctions.