Legal Opinion
Leonard v. Delaware North Companies Sport Service, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided June 27, 2017No. 16-3246PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BENTON, Circuit Judge.
Matthew Leonard says the volunteer release agreement he signed is unconscionable and lacks consideration. He objects to arbitration with Delaware North Companies Sport Service, Inc. (DNCS). The district court 2 compelled arbitration and dismissed Leonard’s case without prejudice. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, this court affirms.
DNCS operates concessions at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. On May 30, 2013, Leonard volunteered as a concession worker for DNCS to raise funds for Washington University. He was not paid for his labor, but DNCS made a $1,096.57 donation…
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