Guay v. Ward, 2014-Ohio-190

Jan 17, 2014

OUTCOME: Judgment Affirmed

Appeal based upon claim filed by consumer against an out of state debt settlement company operating illegally in Ohio. Court upheld trial court's decision denying the corporation's motion to compel ar ... bitration because agreements requiring the arbitration of disputes arising from the attorney-client relationship were contrary to the fundamental duty to represent the client zealously and there was no evidence that the client was independently represented in making the agreement.