Arbitration Fairness Bill Re-Introduced

Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) and Rep. Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (D-GA) have re-introduced the Arbitration Fairness Act (S. 878; H.R. 1844) in the 113th Congress. This important legislation would protect consumers by barring the use of mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements, including the use of these agreements in long-term care facility admission contracts. Mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements force consumers and their loved ones to resolve any disputes that might arise regarding abuse, neglect or inadequate care in a long-term care facility through an arbitration process as opposed to a court of law. This denies consumers their constitutional right to a…

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