Martino v. Banc of America Services, Inc.

By Judge Edward L. Hogshire

Responding to Christopher Martino’s Motion for Judgment, Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and Mr. Rex Sparks (collectively, “Defendants”) filed a Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay All Proceedings. For the reasons articulated below, Defendants’ motion is granted.

Procedural History

The plaintiff filed the instant case on December 3, 2003, in the Circuit Court of the City of Charlottesville, alleging defamation per se, defamation, and conspiracy to injure business and reputation in business against Defendants, as well as Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff…