In the Case Opener, Hallmark Claimed That an Arbitration Ruling

question 19

Multiple Choice

In the Case Opener, Hallmark claimed that an arbitration ruling against a former employee should be upheld. Which of the following was the result of the case?

• A) The former employee was barred from proceeding in court because of the binding arbitration clause.
• B) The former employee was barred from proceeding in court based on the statute of limitations which expired while she was pursuing her remedies in arbitration.
• C) The former employee was allowed to proceed in court because she had exhausted her remedies in the arbitration arena.
• D) The former employee could proceed with an action in court because there was no consideration for the arbitration agreement and, therefore, no valid agreement.
• E) The former employee could proceed with an action in court because, as a matter of law, arbitration agreements are barred in the arbitration context.

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