McConnell v. Advantest America, Inc. – California Court of Appeal Finds Subpoena of Nonparties for Production/Appearance at Discovery Hearing Exceeds Arbitrator’s Power
In McConnell v. Advantest Am., Inc., the 4th District Court of Appeal in California (the “Court”) vacated an arbitral order compelling nonparties to appear at a discovery hearing for the sole purpose of receiving documents allegedly in their possession. 92 Cal. App. 5th 596. The subpoenas asked the nonparties to produce their communications with the…