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The court denied without prejudice the plaintiff's challenge to an arbitration clause in Dillard's website terms of use, finding the arbitration agreement enforceable as a browsewrap agreement with reasonably conspicuous notice and unambiguous assent requirements met, thus compelling arbitration of the ADA accessibility claims.
Randolph v. Dillard's, Inc.
What Happened
An employee filed a lawsuit against Dillard's, a major retail company, claiming the employer failed to provide necessary workplace accommodations as required by disability law. The employee challenged whether Dillard's could force the dispute into private arbitration instead of court.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled that Dillard's arbitration agreement was valid and binding. The agreement appeared in Dillard's website terms of use, and the court found the company provided clear enough notice that customers and employees would see it. Because the agreement was enforceable, the case must be resolved through arbitration rather than in open court.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling reinforces that companies can require employees to resolve disputes through arbitration if the agreement is reasonably visible and clear. Workers should be aware that clicking "agree" on website terms may commit them to settling legal disputes privately rather than in court, where proceedings are public. Reading terms before agreeing remains important for protecting your rights.
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