2008-09-15T00:13:11Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/comments/49952 2008-09-15T00:13:11Z tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-15:/comment/39154 mitaust My mother recently died due to medical malpractice and neglect while she was a resident in a nursing home. I had to sign an arbitration agreement prior to her admission, which prevents me from filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the facility. Arbitration agreements are an abomination. Elderly people should not have to waiver their constitutionally guaranteed right to a fair jury trial in order to receive services. Litigation would serve as a deterrent to abuse and neglect. Mitzi Austin