5-518.   Intentional avoidance of mediation;penalty.(a) The avoidance of mediationordered pursuant to K.S.A. 5-509, and amendments thereto, without just cause orexcuse, shall constituteevidence of bad faith.

      (b)   Upon a finding that a party to a dispute has acted in bad faith bydeliberately andintentionally avoiding mediation, the court may order such party to pay thereasonable attorney fees of the other party or parties which are directlyrelated to the mediation.

      History:   L. 2001, ch. 173, § 3; July 1.