Ending Infinite Arbitration Clauses: Litigating Under Civil Code Section 1670.15

A consumer clicks "I agree" to stream movies or join a gym. Years later, the company points to that same clickwrap to push an unrelated injury claim into arbitration. Civil Code section 1670.15, effective January 1, 2026, limits a consumer agreement's dispute resolution terms to the specific transaction it covers. Jamal S. Mahmood of JSM Injury Firm APC examines how the statute works and how it holds up against Federal Arbitration Act preemption challenges. He also covers retroactivity, delegation clauses, claim splitting, and severability, along with emerging battlegrounds like loyalty programs, ticketing platforms, and subscription services. Attendees leave with a practical framework for opposing motions to compel arbitration in consumer and personal injury cases.