Texas Panel: Arbitrator In Mold Case Exceeded Power On Expert, Arbitration Fees

Mealey's (August 11, 2022, 2:56 PM EDT) -- CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Texas state panel on Aug. 4 partially reversed a trial court’s decision granting post-judgment interest, expert witness fees and arbitration fees but affirmed the granting of attorney fees to a homeowning couple who sued their builder after allegedly discovering mold in their newly constructed home, finding that the arbitrator had no authority to award the expert witness and arbitration fees....