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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Apr. 22, 2010

Ninth Circuit Deals a Blow to Amway

Amway distributors who contend the big direct sales company is really a fraudulent pyramid scheme got a boost Tuesday from a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel.

By John Roemer

Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - Amway distributors who contend the big direct sales company is really a fraudulent pyramid scheme got a boost Tuesday from a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel.

The panel voted 3-0 to reject Amway's arguments that distributors seeking to sue are bound by a mandatory arbitration agreement. Instead, the panel affirmed San Francisco Senior U.S. District Judge Samue...

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