California Supreme Court
Nov. 5, 2025
State Supreme Court questions fairness of illegible arbitration agreement
The high court heard arguments Tuesday over whether an arbitration agreement that a job applicant couldn't realistically read is unenforceable--even if its terms are fair. Justices appeared skeptical of a lower court's ruling favoring a car dealership, focusing on whether the contract's illegibility made it unconscionable.
The state Supreme Court considered Tuesday whether an arbitration agreement is unenforceable if it is impossible for a prospective employee to read -- even if its contents are fair.
Justices seemed inclined to reverse a 2nd District Court of Appeal decision in a car dealership's favor, but more likely on the unconscionability of the agreement because it was difficult to read and not on whether a contract was formed, an issue not raised at the appellate court.
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