Contract says Lowes pays arbitration hearing fees, each party is responsible for own representation no matter what the outcome is. Upvote Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to settle civil disputes before a trial litigation proceeding.A class action lawsuit has been filed after Lowe's Home Centers allegedly sold customers an unfair extended protection plan. The purpose of the Minnesota nofault arbitration system is to promote the orderly and efficient administration of justice in this State. A. The purpose of the Minnesota no-fault arbitration system is to promote the orderly and efficient administration of justice in this State.