Streaming service Tubi Inc. is taking legal action against the plaintiffs’ firm Keller Postman LLC, alleging the firm has engaged in a mass arbitration scheme. Tubi filed the lawsuit in a Washington, D.C., federal court, accusing Keller Postman of submitting over 23,000 allegedly frivolous or fraudulent arbitration demands to force the company into settling.
Tubi’s Allegations Against Keller Postman
According to Tubi’s complaint, Keller Postman employs a “business model” that involves filing a high volume of arbitration demands against companies. Tubi contends that it has become the latest victim of this practice. The complaint claims Keller Postman pioneered “mass arbitration” by soliciting clients with promises of easy money, filing thousands of simultaneous arbitration claims, and demanding large upfront arbitration costs from the target company.
Tubi Sues Keller Postman Over Frivolous Arbitration Claims: Mass Arbitration Tactics
Keller Postman is accused of soliciting clients via targeted ads on social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram. These ads are often posted by partner firms such as Troxel Law LLP, which Tubi describes as having a minimal online presence. The advertisements suggest that users of the target company’s services are owed money and can join the claims process by completing a short questionnaire.
