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submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Post: https://mastodon.social/@iquaanyin/112957377861230557

News: https://longisland.news12.com/disney-asks-court-to-dismiss-wrongful-death-lawsuit-of-long-island-doctor

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I've certainly read that the USA has some bizarre legal quirks, but surely you can't waive your rights, and everyone has a right to bring a case to court?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Most countries have some waivable rights. The US specifically allows you to waive your right to bring disputes to court through contracts. You retain the ability to challenge the arbitration requirement in court, but if you have any other concerns, it's arbitration.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Corporations are of the opinion that nuh-uh.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

I'm currently at odds with my landlord over the rent and the brazenness with which the bozo they've hired just sends us an email saying one thing with a legal letter as an attachment that says the opposite just boggles the mind.