Government
Jun. 26, 2012
SB 491: protecting consumers’ right to join together
SB 491 invalidates class action waivers in adhesion contracts in a generally applicable manner that does not conflict or interfere with the FAA. By Brian S. Kabateck and Scott M. Malzahn of Kabateck Brown Kellner LLP
In the wake of a key U.S. Supreme Court decision and its progeny that threaten to undermine consumers' ability to obtain compensation in a class setting for their injuries, the state Legislature is considering whether to pass a significant bill known as SB 491. The bill aims to invalidate boilerplate language in adhesion contracts that purports to waive consumers' rights to join or consolidate claims.
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