2016-12-06thestreet.com

On Nov. 23, the dishonored bank filed a motion to force its victims to stick to their word and honor the contract requiring arbitration. In Wells' world, playing by the rules is apparently only expected of the customer. Wells spokesman Jack Grone said the company declined to comment. If it wins, Wells will corral its victims into hearings before the American Arbitration Association, the forum it specified in its customer agreements.

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Financial companies and their lobbyists spend a lot of time talking about what a terrific, fair system arbitration is for the public. I'd love to have the chance to sit through some of those hearings and report back to you on how fair or unfair it might be. But reporters are not welcome.



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