If written notification is received that a case is cancelled or rescheduled after the confirmation letter outlining date, location and starting time for the mediation and invoice have been sent out to the parties, a cancellation fee of $500.00 will be charged to the responsible party(s).
If a case is cancelled within 10 working days of the hearing date, a cancellation fee of $1000.00 will be charged to the responsible party(s).
If a case is cancelled after traveling to the mediation site, and/or on the date of the hearing, the responsible party(s) will be charged for 100% of the flat fee per party rate and all expenses incurred for the hearing.
This policy is necessary because as your mediator, a commitment is made to block out the necessary date and time for each hearing. Out of pocket expenses are incurred as well. If a case is cancelled or rescheduled on such short notice, the mediator's time is lost.
Inability to obtain Medicare or ANY lien information will not result in a waiver of cancellation charge.
Please note that these are general guidelines, and exceptions will be made regarding such occurrences involving illness, trial settings, etc.