Handoush v. Lease Finance Group, LLC: Predispute Waivers put a Forum Selection Clause at Issue Again
Executive Summary: In a reported decision, Judge Wick of the California Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3, found that the forum selection clause in a contract between plaintiff and defendant was invalid based on a predispute jury waiver. Citation: Handoush v. Lease Finance Group, LLC, 41 Cal.App.5th 729 (2019). Relevant Background: On January 21, 2016, Zeaad Handoush (“Plaintiff”) filed suit […]