Dongjin Semichem, Inc. v. Emailfund, Inc.
Dongjin Semichem Inc. (Dongjin) prevailed in an arbitration hearing against Emailfund, Inc. (Emailfund) and its corporate principal, Sangmun Kim. The trial court confirmed the arbitration award and entered judgment. Emailfund contends the trial court erred in denying its motion to vacate the arbitration award based on arbitrator bias. (Code Civ. Proc., 1286.2; all statutory references are to this code.) Emailfund argues the arbitrator created an impression of bias when he volunteered to help Dongjin obtain relief from a bankruptcy stay issued when Kim filed for bankruptcy two days before the arbitration hearing. We conclude substantial evidence supports the trial courts implicit finding the arbitrators conduct would not cause a reasonable person to doubt the arbitrators ability to act impartially. Consequently, Court affirm the judgment.
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