lesmir 2 Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Hello, im being sued by an OC Citibank for $3,000, I responded to the summons, denied all, and also filed a MTC. Plaintiff filed a response to my MTC agreeing to arbitration and included a proposed order to allow for arbitration and even stays the proceeding for 90 days. Judge still has not ruled on my MTC and also did not sign the plaintiffs proposed order to allow us to arbitrate. Instead we received a notice for court ordered mediation. I’m concerned as I have not started the arbitration with AAA as I was waiting on the court signed order to proceed. Also I don’t what what to expect or procedures during this mediation. How should I prepare for mediation or what can I do to ensure we get a ruling on the MTC to allows us to proceed to arbitration. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BackFromTheDebt 255 Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 1 hour ago, lesmir said: Hello, im being sued by an OC Citibank for $3,000, I responded to the summons, denied all, and also filed a MTC. Plaintiff filed a response to my MTC agreeing to arbitration and included a proposed order to allow for arbitration and even stays the proceeding for 90 days. Judge still has not ruled on my MTC and also did not sign the plaintiffs proposed order to allow us to arbitrate. Instead we received a notice for court ordered mediation. I’m concerned as I have not started the arbitration with AAA as I was waiting on the court signed order to proceed. Also I don’t what what to expect or procedures during this mediation. How should I prepare for mediation or what can I do to ensure we get a ruling on the MTC to allows us to proceed to arbitration. When you get to the mediation, tell the mediator that you and the plaintiff have agreed on private arbitration. Bring whatever documents you have showing that they agreed to it. If the mediator tries to get you guys to talk about settling the debt, just say you already have the agreement with the plaintiff. Others might chime in, but I don't see any harm in starting arbitration with AAA now. The plaintiff isn't fighting arbitration. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Seaward 1,356 Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 2 hours ago, lesmir said: I responded to the summons, denied all, and also filed a MTC. What are your expectations from Citi during arbitration? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lesmir 2 Posted January 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 The expectation is to have more leverage in negotiating a settlement as thus far they have not been willing to negotiate at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Seaward 1,356 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Keep us posted. I got no love from Citi when i used arbitration on them 10 years ago, so I'm interested to know if they are still playing hardball. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas2 8 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Court ordered mediation is automatic in some of the Justice Courts here. Do as instructed to avoid agreeing to any of the process. Don't be surprised if the judge rules against the MTC arbitration. You may have to prepare an appeal. Again, it will depend upon the judge. Citibank folded quickly once I got them to AAA so keep pushing for that goal. Things must have changed with them over the years given Harry's different experience with them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
