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Scout Petroleum, LLC v. Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC

Petition for certiorari denied on October 3, 2016

Docket No. Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
15-1242 N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2016

Issue: (1) Whether the decision below conflicts with decisions of other circuits which hold that arbitration agreements incorporating the American Arbitration Association rules generally and specifically delegate all issues of arbitrability to the arbitrator, including whether the arbitrator has the authority to decide if class arbitration is permitted; and (2) whether the decision below conflicts with Supreme Court precedent and other circuits" application of the clear and unmistakable standard in construing the arbitration agreement in a manner which is consistent with other contracts under the Federal Arbitration Act and state law.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
04/01/2016Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due May 5, 2016)
05/17/2016DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 2, 2016.
05/25/2016Response Requested . (Due June 24, 2016)
06/13/2016Order extending time to file response to petition to and including July 25, 2016.
07/25/2016Brief of respondent Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC in opposition filed.
08/08/2016Reply of petitioners Scout Petroleum, LLC, et al. filed.
08/10/2016DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 26, 2016.
10/03/2016Petition DENIED.