Nursing home arbitration agreements in California – Understanding the basicsArbitration Agreement • September 1st, 2023
Contract Type FiledSeptember 1st, 2023Arbitration agreements in nursing home cases have become increasingly common in California as a way for the industry to conceal wrongdoing and prevent residents and their families from holding nursing homes accountable for their actions. They often require the resolution of disputes behind closed doors, away from public scrutiny and oversight. This lack of transparen- cy makes it challenging to identify patterns of neglect or abuse within nursing homes, preventing necessary reforms and improvements.