Let Consumers Sue Companies

Re:Let Consumers Sue Companies by dclowd9901 on Tuesday August 22, 2017 @11:15AM (#15073186)

Somewhat-serious question: If someone hands me a paper that says this, can't I just do the same and hand them a sheet that renders all arbitration bindings null and void?

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Re:Let Consumers Sue Companies by kijin on Tuesday August 22, 2017 @11:27AM (#15073334)

You signed the paper the bank handed you. The bank is unlikely to sign the paper you hand them.

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Re:Let Consumers Sue Companies by alva on Tuesday August 22, 2017 @02:40PM (#15075237)

Sometimes they do!

https://www.rt.com/business/man-outsmarts-banks-wins-court-2...

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Re:Let Consumers Sue Companies by wongarsu on Tuesday August 22, 2017 @12:20PM (#15073891)

You can change the contract before signing it, then give it back to them and wait for them to accept it (either explicitly or implicitly).

Works in most jurisdictions since both parties have to agree to the contract.

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Re:Let Consumers Sue Companies by dwyerm on Tuesday August 22, 2017 @01:44PM (#15074734)

That's difficult to do when your cell provider presents the contract on an LCD screen, or via a web page.

On the other hand, the car dealership refused to allow me to redline their contract. I was fortunate that I could -- and did -- walk away, and I was able to find another dealer that didn't yet have a MBA clause.

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Re:Let Consumers Sue Companies by tchock23 on Tuesday August 22, 2017 @01:58PM (#15074867)

What is a MBA clause? A quick Google search couldn't find me a clear definition. Just curious...

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Re:Let Consumers Sue Companies by projektfu on Tuesday August 22, 2017 @02:17PM (#15075038)

Mandatory binding arbitration

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Re:Let Consumers Sue Companies by Nicholas_C on Tuesday August 22, 2017 @01:35PM (#15074638)

Wouldn't this be fraud if you didn't flag the changes/tell the other party about them?

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