The appellant appealed an interim order dismissing his motion for a new hearing and to disqualify the arbitrator.
The appellant argued that inadequate translation services during the hearing prejudiced the arbitrator and that late disclosure of documents by the respondent breached the rules of natural justice.
The Director of Arbitrations dismissed the appeal, finding no evidence of bias or prejudgment by the bilingual arbitrator.
The Director also found that the late disclosure was largely caused by the appellant and did not deprive him of a fair hearing, as he could have requested an adjournment or called reply evidence.
