Participation

No party may be compelled by these rules, the court, or the mediator to settle a case involuntarily or against the party's judgment. All parties involved in mediation, however, and their respective representatives, counsel, and insurance carriers shall participate fully, openly and knowledgeably in a mutual effort to examine and resolve issues. "Bad faith," as used in insurance litigation as a legal term of art, is not applicable to the mediation process. History. Amended by order effective March 8, 2004.