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  • Latest Action: Sep 30, 2008 Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. 110-518. Minority views filed.

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  • 100% of users support S.2838

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    • On September 14, 2008, by 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

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      As noted by mitaust, a user on OpenCongress.org, on September 14, 2008, "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"

    Highly Rated Blog Articles

    • S.2787: TARP Sunset Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress - November 15, 2009 by opencongress.org - I S.2787), 21.08.02 (BGBl. I S.3344), 22.08.02 (BGBl. I S.3387), 22.08.02 (BGBl. I S.3390), 22.12.2003 (BGBl. I S.2836), 22.12.2003 (BGBl. I S.2838), 23.12.2003 (BGBl. I S.2848), 27.12.2003 (BGBl. I S.3007), 03.07.2004 (BGBl. ... 11/17/09: Bill Introductio

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      As noted by opencongress.org on November 15, 2009, "I S.2787), 21.08.02 (BGBl. I S.3344), 22.08.02 (BGBl. I S.3387), 22.08.02 (BGBl. I S.3390), 22.12.2003 (BGBl. I S.2836), 22.12.2003 (BGBl. I S.2838), 23.12.2003 (BGBl. I S.2848), 27.12.2003 (BGBl. I S.3007), 03.07.2004 (BGBl. ... 11/17/09: Bill Introductio" (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s2787/show)
    • S.1838: Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Act - U.S. Congress ... - October 20, 2009 by opencongress.org - Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as possible. ... I S.2838), 23.12.2003 (BGBl

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      As noted by opencongress.org on October 20, 2009, "Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as possible. ... I S.2838), 23.12.2003 (BGBl" (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1838/show)
    • All Things Reform: Join Social Actions contest to create an ... - December 30, 2008 by All Things Reform - ... RSS (1); RTBA (1); rudy giuliani (1); rules (7); Russ Feingold (1); S.1 (2); S.1285 (6); S.1825 (1); S.2045 (1); S.223 (4); S.2291 (1); S.2321 (1); S.2663 (1); S.2746 (1); S.2775 (1); S.2838 (1); S.3123 (1); S.3212 (1); S.3276 (1) ...

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      As noted by All Things Reform on December 30, 2008, "... RSS (1); RTBA (1); rudy giuliani (1); rules (7); Russ Feingold (1); S.1 (2); S.1285 (6); S.1825 (1); S.2045 (1); S.223 (4); S.2291 (1); S.2321 (1); S.2663 (1); S.2746 (1); S.2775 (1); S.2838 (1); S.3123 (1); S.3212 (1); S.3276 (1) ..." (http://www.allthingsreform.org/2008/12/join-contest-to-create-activist-tool-on.html)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • Diverse Coalition of Senior, Caregiver, Taxpayer Advocacy Groups Join to Oppose New Legislation - September 09, 2008 by PR Newswire - "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act" Hurts Broad Cross Section of U.S. Consumers, Limits Consumer Choice WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Warning the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S.2838) hurts U.S. seniors in

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      As noted by PR Newswire on September 09, 2008, ""Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act" Hurts Broad Cross Section of U.S. Consumers, Limits Consumer Choice WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Warning the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (S.2838) hurts U.S. seniors in" (http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/09-10-2008/0004882858&EDATE=)
    • Bill to Stop Nursing Homes from Forcing Mandatory Arbitration Gets ... - June 18, 2008 by SeniorJournal.com, TX - June 19, 2008 - Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI) yesterday chaired a joint hearing on S. 2838, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008, which is aimed ...

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      As noted by SeniorJournal.com, TX on June 18, 2008, "June 19, 2008 - Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI) yesterday chaired a joint hearing on S. 2838, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008, which is aimed ..." (http://www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Politics/2008/20080619-2-Bill2StopNursingHomes.htm)
    • Facilities argue for use of arbitration agreements at Senate hearing - June 18, 2008 by McKnight's Long Term Care News, NY - The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (S. 2838) would not prohibit arbitration itself but clauses requiring it. Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI), ...

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      As noted by McKnight's Long Term Care News, NY on June 18, 2008, "The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (S. 2838) would not prohibit arbitration itself but clauses requiring it. Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI), ..." (http://www.mcknights.com/Facilities-argue-for-use-of-arbitration-agreements-at-Senate-hearing/article/111453/)
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