Laniewicz v. Rutenberg Construction Co.

W. SHARP, Judge.

Thomas and Sandra Laniewicz appeal from a final order confirming an arbitration award in their claim against Ruten-*204berg Construction Company. Rutenberg sold the Laniewiczes a lot and constructed a home for them on the lot for $71,590, pursuant to a contract which required resolution of all claims and disputes “arising out of this agreement” by arbitration.1 The Laniewiczes sued Rutenberg for damages because of excessive “defects, flaws, imperfections, and deficiencies” in the construction of their home. Pursuant to the parties’ contract, the matter was referred to arbitration.…