When college student Andre Watkins filed suit against Bank of America for alleged misconduct in handling a problem with his checking account, bank attorneys filed a motion to compel arbitration.
The bank argued that Watkins had agreed to all their terms and conditions on the day he opened his account and signed the required one-page “master agreement.” Though the form Watkins signed never specifically mentioned alternative dispute resolution, the bank maintained that the form clearly stated that other “written information we give you is part of this agreement” — including a pamphlet Watkins should have received that spelled out the ADR provision.
This content has been archived. It is available through our partners, LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law.
To view this content, please continue to their sites.
Not a Lexis Subscriber?
Subscribe Now
Not a Bloomberg Law Subscriber?
Subscribe Now
LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law are third party online distributors of the broad collection of current and archived versions of ALM's legal news publications. LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law customers are able to access and use ALM's content, including content from the National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, Legaltech News, The New York Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel, as well as other sources of legal information.
For questions call 1-877-256-2472 or contact us at [email protected]
