Screening: Lost in the Fine Print
- February 27, 2015
- 12:00 PM - 1:30 CST
- Corboy Law Center, Room 1403
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Consumer Antitrust Institute, Citizen Works, AFJ
Lea Krivinskas Shepard, lkrivinskas@luc.edu - free, but preregistration required
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In our democracy, the courts hold out the promise of safeguarding all people, regardless of wealth and power. But that fundamental promise of equal justice under law is facing a severe threat. Buried in everyday agreements for products, services, and jobs is fine print saying when you are harmed, you can't go before an impartial jury or judge. Instead, these forced arbitration clauses send you to a decision-maker picked by the company that wronged you. Not surprisingly, one study found that arbitrators rule for companies over consumers 94% of the time. And you're stuck with their decision because there's no appeal. Some argue that forced arbitration is a rigged system that helps companies evade responsibility for violating anti-discrimination, consumer protection, and public health laws, while others say forced arbitration is simply more cost effective than litigation. Join us for a film screening of the new short documentary, Lost in the Fine Print, and a discussion about the impact of forced arbitration on consumers and workers.
