Barajas v. Oren Realty & Development Co.

Opinion

ZEBROWSKI, J.

This case concerns statements made and information discussed during a mediation. By statute, such statements and information are neither discoverable nor admissible. (Evid. Code, § 1152.5 (section 1152.5), subd. (a)(1).) Moreover, such statements and information “shall remain confidential.” (§ 1152.5, subd. (a)(3) [“all communications, negotiations, or settlement discussions by and between participants or mediators ... in the mediation shall remain confidential.” (Italics added).].)

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