Kindred Healthcare Arbitration Case

Summary

The Kindred Healthcare v. Harper case involved arbitration agreements in healthcare. The court found these agreements unenforceable as they were not signed by the patients, emphasizing the necessity of proper authorization in such agreements.

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- Facts: This case involved a dispute between Kindred Healthcare and Harper over arbitration agreements.
- Issue: The primary issue was whether the arbitration agreements signed by family members on behalf of patients were enforceable.
- Decision: The court ruled that the arbitration agreements were not enforceable because they were not signed by the patients themselves, thus lacking proper authorization.
- Impact: This decision underscored the importance of obtaining proper authorization for arbitration agreements in healthcare settings.
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