Pennsylvania Statutes Title 42 Pa.C.S.A. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 7379. Disclosure by arbitrator and disqualification

(a) Initial obligation.--Before agreeing to serve as an arbitrator, an individual, after making reasonable inquiry, shall disclose to all parties any known fact a reasonable person would believe is likely to affect:

(b) Continuing obligation.--The arbitrator shall disclose, and provide in writing to the parties, the amount of initial fee, any hourly rate to be charged, the process for invoices and payment for services and information on the arbitration process, specifically including how to terminate the arbitration. An arbitrator, the parties and the attorneys representing the parties have a continuing obligation to disclose to all parties any known fact a reasonable person would believe is likely to affect the impartiality of the arbitrator or the arbitrator's ability to make a timely award.

(c) Objection.--An objection to the selection or continued service of an arbitrator and a motion for a stay of arbitration and disqualification of the arbitrator must be made under section 7377 (relating to motion for judicial relief).

(d) Failure to disclose.--If a disclosure required by subsection (a)(1) or (b) is not made, the court may:

(e) Replacing arbitrator.--If the parties agree to discharge an arbitrator or the arbitrator is disqualified, the parties by agreement may select a new arbitrator or request the court to select another arbitrator under section 7378 (relating to qualification and selection of arbitrator).