Judge:  Couple’s Claims Against Home Seller, Lender Not Subject To Arbitration

Mealey's (March 30, 2021, 9:30 AM EDT) -- HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A federal judge in West Virginia on March 26 refused to dismiss or compel arbitration of a couple’s deceptive trade practices claims against a home seller, a lender and an insurer, finding that their amended complaint can reference allegations that were resolved by a partial settlement of causes of action over alleged defects in the construction of a mobile home and that claims regarding the loan agreement are not subject to arbitration....