Global Client Solutions, LLC v. Ossello, 2016 MT 50 (March 2, 2016) (McGrath C.J.; Wheat, J., concurring; McKinnon, J., dissenting) (5-2, aff’d)
Issue: (1) Whether the district court erred in reserving to itself the determination of arbitrability; and (2) whether the district court erred in determining that the arbitration provision was unconscionable and therefore not enforceable.
Short Answer: (1) No; and (2) no.
Denial of motion to dismiss and to compel arbitration affirmed
Facts: Ossello had more than $40,000 in unsecured debt in 2012 when she received an unsolicited mailing from World Law, advertising that it could provide debt relief services. Ossello called and spoke to a sale agent. Ossello and the agent reviewed several form agreements, which Ossello electronically signed, including a Client Services Agreement with World Law and a Dedicated Account Agreement (DAA) with Global Client Solutions.…