Common use of Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration. (a) If any dispute arises between the Executive and Sempra Energy or any of its Affiliates, including, but not limited to, disputes relating to or arising out of this Agreement, disputes relating to or arising out of the Executive’s employment and/or the termination thereof, and/or disputes regarding the interpretation, enforceability, or validity of this Agreement (“Arbitrable Dispute”), the Executive and Sempra Energy mutually agree to waive their respective rights to resolution of disputes through litigation in a judicial forum and agree to resolve any Arbitrable Dispute through final and binding arbitration as set forth below, except as prohibited by law. Arbitration shall be the exclusive remedy for any Arbitrable Dispute. Accordingly, this agreement to arbitrate applies with respect to all Arbitrable Disputes, whether initiated by Executive or Sempra Energy. Any Arbitrable Dispute will be decided by an arbitrator through individual arbitration and not by way of court or jury trial. Sempra Energy and the Executive waive any right to a jury trial or a court bench trial.