Guest Summary: 9th Cir. Says Website Visit 4 Years After Assent To Contract Containing Change-of-Terms Provision Does Not Bind Parties To New Arbitration Terms

[Editor's note: Michael Wolgin of Carlton Fields defends insurance companies and financial services institutions in complex litigation matters in federal and state courts throughout the United States. His practice includes class action defense, consumer fraud, and commercial litigation. In addition, he represents and counsels insurance companies in regulatory matters, including multistate market conduct examinations. Copyright 2020, Michael Wolgin.]

SAN FRANCISCO - The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court’s order compelling arbitration in a case brought under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and state law, based on the plaintiff’s purchase of Experian’s Credit Score subscription service in 2014.