Civil Justice Protection Act prohibits waiving certain rights in contracts for personal goods and services.
The Civil Justice Protection Act (CJPA) prohibits contracts for personal goods and services from requiring individuals to waive rights such as adjudicating disputes in New York, using New York law, or participating in class actions. It also disallows shortening the statute of limitations or limiting damages. Violations result in civil penalties and potential injunctions. This act applies to contracts entered into after its effective date.
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