Bates v. Betty & Ross Co.

The appellant (“Paul Bates”) appeals a non-final order terminating arbitration. We have jurisdiction. See Fla. R.App. P. 9.130(a)(3)(C)(iv). We reverse the order terminating arbitration and remand for further proceedings, finding that the Arbitration Agreement in question requires arbitration of the facts contained in the Amended Claim and, even if not, we find that the parties were collaterally estopped from raising the issue before the trial court.

This arbitration matter arose from the filing of a civil complaint for damages against the appellees, The Betty & Ross Co., a dissolved…