[Jade Shoes] Coleman Owns a Sporting Goods Store and Has

question 52

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[Jade Shoes] Coleman owns a sporting goods store and has purchased top-quality, brand-name athletic shoes from Jade's Shoe Distribution for many years, but they have no written contract in place. Last month, Coleman learned that the latest shipment from Jade's are not authentic, brand-name shoes but instead a knock-off brand that costs a fraction of the price Coleman pays. Coleman cannot sell these shoes because his customers would know the difference, and Coleman demanded Jade refund him. Jade sent Coleman a written request for arbitration within thirty days. In response, Coleman called Jade, threatening to file a lawsuit against Jade and exposing her company as a fraud. Jade laughs, saying Coleman is required to arbitrate their dispute within thirty days.
-Which of the following is not considered an advantage of ADR over traditional litigation as set out in the text readings?

• A) ADR is usually less expensive than litigation.
• B) ADR is structured to be flexible for the parties.
• C) ADR is less adversarial in nature.
• D) Businesses may not want to set a precedent through a court decision.
• E) Companies can hide their legal issues from the public.