Engalla v. Permanente Medical Group, Inc.

*960Opinion

MOSK, J.

In this case we consider the circumstances under which a court may deny a petition to compel arbitration because of the petitioner’s fraud in inducing the arbitration agreement or waiver of the arbitration agreement. Plaintiffs are family members and representatives of the estate of Wilfredo Engalla (hereafter sometimes the Engallas). Engalla was enrolled, through his place of employment, in a health plan operated by the Permanente Medical Group, Inc., Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, and the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan (hereafter Kaiser).

Prior to his death, Engalla was engaged…