The disclosure of mediation discussions in violation of a confidentiality agreement may subject a party to sanctions
Source: Adjunct Law Prof Blog; http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/adjunctprofs/
Reproduced with permission. Copyright © 2010, Mitchell H. Rubinstein, Esq., Adjunct Professor of Law, St. Johns Law School and New York Law School, All rights reserved.
Spoth v. M/Y Sandi Beaches, 2010 WL 2710525 (W.D.N.Y.July 7, 2010) (not available on internet), is an interesting case that discusses the possibility of sanctions if a party discloses confidences learned in court annexed mediation.
Scholars and lawyers may find this case of interest.
Mitchell H. Rubinstein