Pierotti v. Torian

Opinion

PARRILLI, J.

Hank Torian (Torian) has appealed from a portion of a superior court judgment confirming an arbitration award. In particular, he contends the arbitrator erred by finding that plaintiff Henry Pierotti (Pierotti)1 was the prevailing party within the meaning of an attorney fees clause, and by awarding fees on the basis of that clause.

As we explain, this is precisely the type of issue our Supreme Court has said we cannot review in an appeal from an order confirming an arbitration award. We also conclude the appeal was frivolous and taken solely for the purpose of delay or…