Blake v. Ecker

Opinion

CROSKEY, J.

Diana C. Blake (plaintiff) worked for Gordon Ecker Productions, Inc. After allegedly suffering sexual harassment, she left and sued the company and various individuals with whom she had worked (defendants), all of whom she claimed were responsible for such harassment. Defendants moved to compel arbitration, their motion was granted, and plaintiff’s civil action was stayed pending the arbitration. Plaintiff, who wanted a jury trial, took no steps to actually initiate the arbitration proceedings. In August 2000, the Supreme Court’s decision in Armendariz v. Foundation Health…