On July 24, 2009, a lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court in Minnesota, against the National Arbitration Forum and several other companies. The lawsuit was brought on behalf of a Minnesota consumer who alleges breach of contract, tortious interference, consumer fraud, antitrust conspiracy and other claims. The lawsuit also declared its intention to represent “All persons in the United States who were subject to an arbitration clause requiring them to arbitrate disputes before the National Arbitration Forum and who either were subject to such arbitration proceedings or incurred damages disputing the applicability of the arbitration requirement. Excluded from the class are persons who declared bankruptcy that covered alleged debts to any [of the creditor defendants named in the lawsuit].” Click here to see the complaint. In addition to the National Arbitration Forum, other companies named as defendants in the law suit include: Dispute Management Services, LLC d/b/a Forthright; Accretive, LLC; Agora; Axiant, LLC; American Express; Bank of America; MBNA Corporation; Wells Fargo; Wachovia; Capital One Financial Corporation; Capital One Bank (USA), N.A.; Capital One, N.A.; J.P. Morgan Chase; Citigroup, Inc.; and Discover Card. If you have been subject to an arbitration clause requiring you to arbitrate your legal claim before the National Arbitration Forum, you need a Minnesota lawyer with the skill, experience and dedication necessary to protect your rights. You can count on and trust the Kosieradzki • Smith Law Firm’s experience, commitment and resources to ensure that your rights are protected. Contact the Kosieradzki • Smith Law Firm online or call our firm at (763) 746-7800, or toll-free at (888) 545-7640, for a free no-obligation consultation. |
