As of February 27, 2026, FairClaims has permanently ceased operations.
Accordingly, FairClaims is no longer available to respond to inquiries.
If you want to vacate or enforce an arbitration award please contact your local courts, an attorney, and/or conduct online research for information on how to do that and also be aware of deadlines for doing so.
If you were referred to FairClaims by a third party, it is possible they still have a copy of your Arbitration Award but it is not guaranteed. They may be able to provide other support as well, but also not guaranteed.
We sincerely appreciate the support of all who have used FairClaims and thank you for entrusting us to facilitate resolutions to your disputes.
Best regards,
The FairClaims Team
The arbitration decision remains valid and enforceable. The Arbitration Agreement and FairClaims Rules & Procedures clearly state that by submitting the dispute to arbitration, both parties waived their right to litigate, and the arbitrator’s decision is final and legally binding. This means the award is enforceable in court and will remain final.
Unfortunately with Arbitration there is no true ability to appeal the decision, but instead you can file with your local court to vacate, if you wish. This means to essentially have the decision thrown out. A court may consider vacating an arbitration decision if there was a fundamental issue with how the case was handled. The court will review the circumstances and determine whether there are valid grounds to vacate the award. As a formality, we must remind you that the current award is a legally binding decision. Just as with a court judgment, if it goes unpaid the other party can enforce upon it to legally retrieve the amount stated in the award, and possibly any fees attached to that process. That said, generally, a court will not enforce an arbitration award while a motion to vacate is pending.
When payment is not made voluntarily, the next step is to begin the enforcement process. The first step is to petition your local court to confirm the arbitration award. This is typically a straightforward process. Once the award is confirmed by the court, enforcement procedures can begin. The specific process for enforcement varies by state and county but may include actions such as wage garnishment, bank levies, or liens, depending on local laws and the debtor’s assets. You may wish to conduct your own research or consult with an attorney regarding how to enforce an arbitration award, as enforcement procedures vary by locality.
The Arbitration Agreement and FairClaims Rules & Procedures clearly state that by submitting the dispute to arbitration, both parties waived their right to litigate, and the arbitrator’s decision is final and legally binding. If the other party brings the same action to court, you can let the court know that you agreed to arbitrate and received a final, binding award. Please keep in mind that the other party may take the arbitration decision to a local court to request confirmation of the award and begin enforcement if payment is not made, or potentially to seek to vacate the award.