LeadingAge Washington

3/6/12

Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Pre-Dispute Arbitration Clauses

According to a Feb. 21 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, pre-dispute arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts are not barred by the Federal Arbitration Act and may be enforced in cases involving claims of personal injury and wrongful death.

The court's decision leaves arbitration agreements open to challenge based on general contract grounds such as fraud or duress.  Read the full analysis.

For more information, contact Deb Murphy at Aging Services of Washington.

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