Grossman v. Thoroughbred Ford, Inc.

LISA WHITE HARDWICK, Judge.

Thoroughbred Ford, Inc. (“Thoroughbred”) appeals the judgment denying its motion to compel arbitration of fraud claims brought by Jilana and Jerry Gross-man (“Grossmans”). For reasons explained herein, we reverse and remand.

Factual and ProCedural History

On July 23, 2005, the Grossmans signed a Retail Buyers Order to purchase a new 2005 Ford Explorer from Thoroughbred. The purchase agreement contained a notice of arbitration and a provision requiring the parties to settle “any and all claims or disputes ... by binding arbitration.”

Two years after purchasing the…