While the claim plaintiff insurer makes in this action for punitive damages based upon defendant reinsurer's alleged misconduct in settling claims is beyond the authority of an arbitrator to entertain, it is clear that plaintiff will not be able to recover punitive damages unless it succeeds on its claim for breach of contract, and the latter is indisputably subject to arbitration. "Actions may be stayed temporarily pending arbitration proceedings where the resolution of...
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