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When You Can't Sue, Companies Stop Playing Fair
Forced arbitration and class-action waivers have quietly stripped consumers of the ability to sue big companies. A 2023 Rhode Island federal ruling shows both the limits of state protection — and what's left when private lawsuits disappear.
By Kaelen ValebornJuly 27, 2026
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