Stein v. Geonerco, Inc.

Jerry Stein sued Geonerco, Inc., for poor installation and finishing of exterior siding on his house. Geonerco brought a motion to compel arbitration, citing a clause in a warranty agreement. The trial court denied the motion. Geonerco appeals, arguing that the clause covers Stein’s claims. We reverse because the clause is broad enough to include Stein’s claims.

FACTS

In May 1996, Jerry Stein purchased a house from Geonerco, Inc. Geonerco had advertised the house with a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty on the siding. Upon purchasing the house, Stein also entered into a 10-year warranty agreement…