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Has the legality of these sorts of things ever been tested? I can easily imagine that the courts wouldn't actually stand for the idea that someone can throw awa
by hugh3 15y ago
Has the legality of these sorts of things ever been tested? I can easily imagine that the courts wouldn't actually stand for the idea that someone can throw away their right to sue by clicking on the bottom of a thirty-page ALL CAPS agreement.
I'm not even sure whether someone can waive their right to sue by signing a single sheet of paper labelled "Waiver of right to sue".
- Hyena 15y agoYes: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/04/scotus-rules-att-can-force-arbitration-block-class-action-suits.ars http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/04/scotus-rules...
- sp332 15y agoIt's not a waiver of a right to sue, or any disclaimer of liability. It's an agreement not to be in a class action lawsuit. Some of them can also force you to use an independent arbiter instead of suing. But wither way, they can still be held accountable.
- throwaway32 15y agoForced arbitration clauses, with an arbiter of the companies choosing, are in no way "holding them accountable". They are pretty much the definition of an unjust kangaroo court.
- tibbon 15y agoIt also seems to waive trial by jury?
- gnu6 15y agoWhat are they going to do if you form a class anyway? Void your agreement and ban you? Countersue?