Too Complicated for Mediation? When to Settle and When to Fight
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๐น Many clients ask: "Is my case too complex for mediation?"
๐น Example case: A deadly hotel fire in Las Vegas that resulted in 15 deaths.
๐น 15 lawsuits were filed after the fire.
๐น 20 defendants involved โ including the building owner and various companies.
๐น Despite the complexity, the case is being resolved through mediation.
๐น Parties have gone through multiple rounds of mediation.
๐น A resolution is expected in the coming weeks.
๐น Example case: A deadly hotel fire in Las Vegas that resulted in 15 deaths.
๐น 15 lawsuits were filed after the fire.
๐น 20 defendants involved โ including the building owner and various companies.
๐น Despite the complexity, the case is being resolved through mediation.
๐น Parties have gone through multiple rounds of mediation.
๐น A resolution is expected in the coming weeks.
๐ก Why Mediation Works โ Even for Complex Cases:
๐น Going to court with dozens of plaintiffs and defendants could take a decade.
๐น Legal fees and court delays can drain time and money.
๐น Plaintiffs or defendants may pass away, disappear, or go out of business during a long trial.
๐น Mediation can:
๐น Legal fees and court delays can drain time and money.
๐น Plaintiffs or defendants may pass away, disappear, or go out of business during a long trial.
๐น Mediation can:
- Be completed in a few years (even for complex cases)
- Be faster and more efficient
- Save money on legal costs
- Provide more control over the process
โ๏ธ Mediation vs. Court:
๐น Court: Bound by the court calendar and backlogs.
๐น Mediation: Can be scheduled in the private sector at a much faster pace.
๐น Mediation is voluntary โ you can reject the outcome and still pursue litigation.
๐น In court, once a judge rules, you must comply with the decision.
๐ Final Thought:
๐น Mediation is not just for simple cases like divorce or small claims.
๐น It can absolutely handle even the most complicated disputes โ like a deadly fire involving multiple lawsuits and dozens of parties.
๐น Court: Bound by the court calendar and backlogs.
๐น Mediation: Can be scheduled in the private sector at a much faster pace.
๐น Mediation is voluntary โ you can reject the outcome and still pursue litigation.
๐น In court, once a judge rules, you must comply with the decision.
๐ Final Thought:
๐น Mediation is not just for simple cases like divorce or small claims.
๐น It can absolutely handle even the most complicated disputes โ like a deadly fire involving multiple lawsuits and dozens of parties.
