Simpson v. MSA of Myrtle Beach, Inc.

Chief Justice TOAL:

This case arises out of an arbitration clause in an automobile trade-in contract between an automobile dealership and a customer. The automobile dealership filed a motion for protective order and/or to stay and to compel arbitration in response to the customer’s civil action. The trial court denied the dealership’s motion on the grounds that the arbitration clause was unconscionable. This appeal followed.

Factual/Procedural Background

Appellant MSA of Myrtle Beach, Inc d/b/a Addy’s Harbor Dodge (“Addy”), a car dealership, and Respondent Sherry H. Simpson (“Simpson”) entered…