Cockerham

Cockerham v. Sound Ford Inc.

Good Law
347 F. App'x 279
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitJune 16, 2009No. 08-35567California1,065 words

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MEMORANDUM **

Jessica Cockerham, a former employee of Sound Ford, Inc. (“Sound Ford”), sued Sound Ford and several of its employees for allegedly committing multiple torts related to her employment. Sound Ford sought to compel arbitration, pursuant to a signed agreement between it and Cockerham (the “Arbitration Agreement”). Cockerham asked the district court to void the Arbitration Agreement for unconscionability. The district court failed to find the Arbitration Agreement unconscionable and granted Sound Ford’s motion to compel arbitration. Cockerham participated in the arbitration process, but an award was given to Sound Ford (the “Arbitration Award”). Upon returning to district court, Cockerham argued that (1) the court should vacate the Arbitration Award, and (2) the district court should never have adjudicated the unconscionability issue. The district court rejected Cockerham’s arguments, and confirmed the Arbitration Award. Cockerham now challenges the *281 district court’s actions. We review the district court’s confirmation de novo, Comedy Club, Inc. v. Improv West Associates, 553 F.3d 1277, 1284 (9th Cir.2009), and we affirm the district court.

1.The district court…

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