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Precisely. This is a "win" in terms of providing standing to litigate issues that previously would have been precluded under arbitration clauses, or through lack of transaction per the Surrey v. TrueBeginnings precedent, which is what was overturned.

It get's around the arbitration clause by overturning Surrey, so plaintiffs who are not a party to the arbitration clause can be found that may (through class representation) act for those who are subject to the arbitration clause.




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