Daimler Chrysler Corp. v. Franklin

OPINION

KIRSCH, Chief Judge.

Daimler Chrysler Corporation ("Daimler") brings two appeals following a jury trial that resulted in a verdict in favor of Derek Franklin on his claims regarding a 2001 Dodge Neon automobile that he purchased. In its first appeal, Daimler raises several issues, one of which we find dispos-itive: whether Franklin agreed to arbitrate claims against Daimler when he entered into a contract with Community Chrysler ("Community") that contained a provision requiring the parties to submit any claims against one another to arbitration. Franklin argues on cross-appeal that he…