The desire grows with time and as delays and expenses increase. The settlement of disputes by arbitration appeals to . . . All of these conclusions are even more valid today. The delays and expense of litigation are enormous. Y2K Act, Pub.
Arbitration is still faster and less expensive than litigation.
Today, arbitration takes less than half the time of litigation. Arbitration also allows individuals to pursue their claims without having to pay a lawyer to shepherd them through the complexities of our court system. 1995 U. Ill. L. Rev. 635, 646. And arbitration still satisfies the individuals whose claims are resolved. For all of these reasons, the Supreme Court has consistently upheld the use of arbitration clauses in consumer contracts.