Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. v. Ross

1 Some documents in the record refer to the plaintiff as "Bernette B. Ross"; other documents refer to the plaintiff as "Bernetta B. Ross."

This arbitration case arises out of Bernette Ross's purchase of an automobile, sold to her by Jim Burke Automotive, Inc. ("Jim Burke"), and financed by Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation ("Nissan"). Ross sued Jim Burke and Nissan, alleging, among other things, fraud. Jim Burke and Nissan moved to stay the proceeding below and to compel arbitration. The trial court granted Jim Burke's motion to compel arbitration, but denied Nissan's motion. Nissan…