Lexus Financial Services, Inc v. Trombly Tindall, PC

Appellant Michael Tindall challenges the trial court’s determination that his claim against appellee Lexus Financial Services, Inc., should go to arbitration. We reverse in part and affirm in part.

Appellant argues that he never signed an arbitration agreement with Lexus, so his claim belongs in the circuit court. We agree. We recognize that the trial court’s order effectively granted summary disposition based on MCR 2.116(C)(7). Therefore, we review de novo this and the other legal questions presented. Maiden v Rozwood, 461 Mich 109, 118; 597 NW2d 817 (1999).

Appellant’s law firm signed a…