How to Enforce a Mediated Settlement Agreement in California When the Other Party Refuses to Sign
In California, a mediated settlement agreement can be enforced—even if the other party later refuses to sign—when it already meets statutory requirements (most commonly under Evidence Code § 1123 or Code of Civil Procedure § 664.6). This issue arises frequently after mediation, when parties believe they “have a deal,” but one side balks at paperwork. […]