Valley Casework, Inc. v. Comfort Construction, Inc.

Opinion

HUFFMAN, J.

In this case of first impression, we are called upon to reconcile the equitable considerations that arise in connection with a request for specific performance of a contractual arbitration provision, and those equitable factors pertinent to subrogation in the insurance context. Plaintiff and appellant Valley Casework, Inc. (Valley) appeals a judgment confirming an arbitration award against it and an underlying order denying its application for a preliminary injunction for relief from arbitration. (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 1285, 1287.4, 527.) The judgment is in favor of defendant…