Arbitration – Employment Contract – Waiver Argument – Removal – Motion to Dismiss – Answer

By: S.C. Lawyers Weekly staff//July 17, 2012

Kidston v. Resources Planning Corp. (Lawyers Weekly No. 002-119-12, 8 pp.) (Patrick Michael Duffy, J.) 2:11-cv-02036; D.S.C.

Holding: Defendants’ only actions in litigation have been to remove to federal court, file motions to dismiss, and file answers. Plaintiff has not been prejudiced by any of these actions.

Defendants’ motion to stay and compel arbitration is granted.

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