PRETRIAL ADJUDICATION
...Contract Arbitration
......Compelling Arbitration
.........Consolidation
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Arbitration of related disputes may be consolidated.

When parties do not consent, consolidation cannot be ordered under the USAA.

Where CLRA P is functioning as private attorney general, enjoining future deceptive practices on behalf of general public, arbitration not a suitable forum.

Claims to enjoin unfair competition and misleading advertising are inarbitrable under Broughton; actions for restitution and disgorgement are arbitrable.

Trial ct. may "consolidate" contractual arb proceeding between insurer and insured as to UM coverage in insured's pending action against 3d parties.

P's cause of action on behalf of the general public to enjoin Health Net's allegedly unfair business practices not arbitrable and must be severed from arbitrable claims.

Error to refuse to consolidate multiple arbitrations arising out of one construction project in case subject to USAA.