Coleman v. Mariner Health Care, Inc.

This is an appeal from orders in a wrongful death suit and a survival action denying appellants’ motions to compel arbitration.1 We affirm, finding as did the circuit court that respondent lacked authority to sign the arbitration agreements (AA), and that she is not equitably estopped to deny their enforceability.

FACTS

Respondent Ann Coleman (Sister) signed a number of documents in June 2006 following which her sister Mary Brinson, now deceased (Decedent), was admitted to appellant Faith Health Care Center (Facility). Decedent was readmitted to Facility after Sister again signed documents in…