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Perspective

Aug. 6, 2015

Class action waivers stand, at least in some contexts

On Monday, the state Supreme Court issues its long-awaited decision in Sanchez v. Valencia Holding Company. While businesses may be pleased, consumer groups will no doubt be disappointed with the outcome. By James A. Steele


By James A. Steele


On Monday, the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Sanchez v. Valencia Holding Company, 2015 DJDAR 8822. While businesses may be pleased, consumer groups will no doubt
be disappointed with the outcome. At issue were the terms of an arbitration agreement
between a car dealership and a buyer. The opinion reveals how careful the industry
was to avoid making the agree...

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