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You can't organize a class action, the companies had a shrink wrap agreement to mandatory arbitration. Welcome to 21st century America.
by s2g 9y ago
You can't organize a class action, the companies had a shrink wrap agreement to mandatory arbitration.
Welcome to 21st century America.
- aeorgnoieang 9y agoAren't you underestimating the ability of Americans to litigate, especially about whether they can litigate? I'm sue you are.
- marcoperaza 9y ago>Welcome to 21st century America. Which is still more plaintiff-friendly than any jurisdiction in Europe.
- pktgen 9y agoUnless the FTC decides to pursue the matter. The FTC can obtain relief for all US consumers and is not bound by the arbitration agreement.
- jfoutz 9y agodoes that still apply? The stickers aren't a misunderstanding, they're illegal. You can't fine print away crimes.
- IncRnd 9y agoThe courts have disagreed amongst themselves regarding the legality of shrink wrap agreements.
- sjg007 9y agoThose are basically unenforceable. You file a lawsuit, big co asks to squash to arbitration, judge says wtf no, this is potentially a class act.. continue.
- syshum 9y agoUnfortunately the Supreme Court disagrees with you https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/supreme-court-backs-binding-arbitration-agreements/2012/01/16/gIQAg4LuGQ_story.html?utm_term=.4dd7bbfeb867 https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/supreme-court-backs-...