Dunn v. Security Financial Advisors, Inc.

LISA WHITE HARDWICK, Judge.

First Heartland Capital, Inc. appeals from the denial of its Motion to Dismiss and Compel Arbitration of negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and unauthorized trading claims filed by John Dunn. Appellant contends the trial court erred in denying the motion for failure to comply with a local rule requiring the filing of suggestions. Because the rule was misapplied, we reverse and remand.

Factual and PROceduRAl History

In his capacity as Trustee of the John B. Dunn Trust, John Dunn opened a brokerage account with First Heartland Capital *142on December 1, 2000. Mr. Dunn…