• Voytrekk@lemmy.worldOP
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    38
    ·
    edit-2
    4 months ago

    It’s meant for B2B lawsuits, so they can both avoid extra litigation costs. They forced it onto consumers because they wanted to win more. They get to choose their arbitrator and avoid more public cases.

    There has been some push back in recent years. This article by Consumer Reports shows some ways as to how people have been fighting back.

    • ceenote@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      10
      ·
      4 months ago

      It makes sense to have the option, but this trend of signing away your rights in the fine print should be outlawed.

      • dual_sport_dork 🐧🗡️@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        11
        ·
        4 months ago

        Especially if you didn’t sign anything.

        Some consumer products are showing up with arbitration notices on the packaging now, and they count opening the box as “accepting” the agreement.