Florida Appellate Court Refuses to Enforce Brookdale ALF’s Arbitration Agreement

Arbitration Agreements in Nursing Homes & ALF's

Mrs. Dea was admitted to an Assisted Living Facility known as Emeritus of Fort Myers (now known as Brookdale of Fort Myers). Upon admission, her power of attorney (her son) signed the admitting paperwork as her “responsible party.” Inside the ALF admitting paperwork was an arbitration agreement, detailing that any disputes involving a Florida assisted living...

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