Relying on Recent Precedent, Judge in Wisconsin Declines to Force Kohl’s Into Arbitration, Pay Fees

“Petitioners in this case filed their arbitration demands before the AAA. Kohl’s refused to register its arbitration agreement and pay the requisite fees. In accordance with its rules the AAA declined to administer the cases. Pursuant to Rule 12 of the AAA’s Consumer Arbitration Rules, petitioners are free to pursue their substantive claims in court,” said U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.