H. GREGORY 1, INC. d/b/a HGREG.COM d/b/a GREG.COM v. DAVID COOK

The defendant appeals an order denying its motion to transfer venue. It argues the sales order agreement contained a mandatory venue clause, requiring the action against it to be brought in Miami-Dade County. We agree and reverse and remand.

The buyer of a used car sued the dealer for violation of the Florida Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, alleging the dealer in Broward County improperly charged a service fee without the required disclosure. The dealer moved to stay proceedings and compel arbitration, and separately moved to stay proceedings. The trial court denied the motion to…