Blind Nursing Home Resident's Case Not Allowed in Court
Ms. Helen Etting was legally blind when she entered a Florida nursing home in early 2000. Yet, this and the fact that her "signature" appeared nowhere near the signature line on the binding mandatory arbitration contract didn't matter.
Her family was forced into binding arbitration even though Helen died from injuries suffered at the home.
H.R. 3010/S. 1782 - The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007
Protect Consumers from Abusive Binding Mandatory Arbitration Clauses!
Small Print, Big Problem
Corporations are imposing mandatory arbitration clauses on consumers and small businesses in everything from car dealer contracts to health care treatment release forms. When a dispute over services or goods arises, these clauses mandate that buyers give up their right to go to court, and force them to pay arbitration companies to hear claims.
Unlike other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), mandatory arbitration clauses can take away people's rights to trial without their knowing consent – and can cost plaintiffs thousands of dollars more to have their cases heard than going to court.
Top 5 Ways You Can Protect Your Legal Rights (Apr 2005)
Mandatory Arbitration: Taking Away Big Rights with Small Print (Apr 2005)
AARP-Backed Group on the Dangers of Binding Mandatory Arbitration (Launched Spring 2005)
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