Sternlight, Jean R.2012-04-062012-04-06201290 Or. L. Rev.703 (2012)0196-2043https://hdl.handle.net/1794/1213226 pagesIt is highly ironic but no less distressing that a case with a name meaning “conception” should come to signify death for the legal claims of many potential plaintiffs. The U.S. Supreme Court’s fiveto- four decision in AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion is proving to be a tsunami that is wiping out existing and potential consumer and employment class actions. This Article will explore the decision; how the decision is being interpreted by lower courts; the decision’s impact on parties to such litigation; and how, if not legislatively limited, this case will substantially harm consumers, employees, and perhaps others.en-USrights_reservedArticle