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I agree that it's unlikely to be legally enforceable, I'm also pretty sure some states are moving to make portions of contracts requiring consumers to waive cer
by ajg1977 17y ago
I agree that it's unlikely to be legally enforceable, I'm also pretty sure some states are moving to make portions of contracts requiring consumers to waive certain rights invalid. (Your example of being required to shoot a neighbor is clearly nonsense however).
Until it's tested in court though we'll likely never know. I assume part of AT&T's rationale is that:
A) They have the time & resources to argue then appeal this point for many years should any significant class action arise.
B) It may be enough to discourage consumers from joining aclass action. In many class actions the only people to see significant money are the lawyers. Consumers usually receive something of nominal value and if AT&T were to highlight this cause it may be enough to persuade most people not to bother.
- profquail 17y agoSorry, I knew that was a nonsensical example, I was just trying to make a clear example that they couldn't put any language into the contract that you couldn't legally fulfill. In any case, I fear that you're very correct on both points. Even if it's not legally enforceable, it's going to cost the average consumer more than they're worth to fight it and have it nullified.