Johnson v. Heritage Healthcare of Estill, LLC

*510ACTING JUSTICE TOAL:

Linda Johnson asks this Court to review the court of appeals’ decision in Johnson v. Heritage Healthcare of Estill, Op. No. 2014-UP-318, 2014 WL 3845115 (S.C. Ct. App. filed Aug. 6, 2014), reversing the circuit court’s finding that Heritage Healthcare of Estill (HHE)1 waived its right to arbitrate the claims between it and Johnson. We granted certiorari and now reverse.

Facts/Procedural Background

In 2007, Johnson enrolled her mother, Inez Roberts (Mrs. Roberts), in HHE to receive nursing home care. Johnson held a general power of attorney for Mrs. Roberts, and as such,…