Arbitrating Section 75-1.1 Claims: Blessing or Curse? Recently, in Goins v. TitleMax of Virginia, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina underscored the “severely circumscribed” nature of judicial review of arbitration awards, observing that such review “is among the narrowest known at law.” Indeed, the Court […]
Today’s post examines a recent decision from the Middle District of North Carolina on the intersection of section 75-1.1 claims and insurance law. As explained in more detail below, Martin v. Nautilus Insurance Co. illustrates how courts approach section 75-1.1 claims made in the context of insurance and offers lessons […]
Section 75-1.1 claims involving out-of-state conduct frequently face significant hurdles. A claimant must show a substantial in-state injury for section 75-1.1 to apply. (See here and here.) Choice of law rules can also bar such claims. Today’s post examines two recent decisions (here and here) applying the choice-of-law rules governing […]
Many years ago, I brought in my first case. The matter grew out of a residential real estate sale. I was a recent graduate. The lawyer for the other side had many years in practice. He fired off a letter threatening a host of claims, including a section 75-1.1 claim. […]
