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• Nursing Home Arbitration Clauses May Limit Residents’ Rights, Following Trump Admin. Policy Change

  June 8, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Federal regulators are abandoning a ban designed to protect the elderly and infirm from nursing home forced arbitration clauses, saying they are too costly for nursing homes.

• Nursing Home Lawsuits Will No Longer Be Barred by Forced Arbitration Agreements

  September 29, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Federal regulators are banning the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses by nursing homes in order to protect patients' rights.

• Nursing Home Arbitration Agreement Found to be “Unconscionable” in Neglect Case

  November 4, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A Pennsylvania judge has struck down a Manor Care nursing home arbitration agreement, calling it misleading and unconscionable.

• House Subcommittee Heard Testimony on Unfair Binding Arbitration Clauses

  September 16, 2009

  AboutLawsuits

  Lawmakers and consumers testified on Tuesday before a House subcommittee, calling for new, tough laws restricting the ability of companies...

• Consumer Advocates Push for Forced Arbitration Ban

  September 15, 2009

  AboutLawsuits

  Several consumer advocacy groups are calling for Congress to enact legislation that would ban corporations from making it mandatory for...

• Legislation Introduced to Preserve Right to Choose Nursing Home Lawsuit

  March 9, 2009

  AboutLawsuits

  A bill has been reintroduced in the United States Senate and House which would prevent nursing homes from forcing residents...