Andrew K. Ranazzi v. Amazon.com, Inc
Andrew K. Ranazzi v. Amazon.com, Inc, No. L-14-1217, Ct. of Appeals Ohio, 6th App. Dist. (2015): Court stayed proceedings until outcome of Arbitration which was an enforceable forum for the dispute under the agreement between Plaintiff and Amazon for use of its website.
Andrew K. Ranazzi Appellant
Amazon.Com, Inc., etc., et al. Appellee
Court of Appeals No. L-14-1217
COURT OF APPEALS OF OHIO SIXTH APPELLATE DISTRICT LUCAS COUNTY
October 23, 2015
Case Details
- Plaintiff sued Amazon for violations of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act, R.C. Chapter 1345, and the Ohio Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
- Amazon filed a motion to dismiss or, alternatively, a motion to stay proceedings pending arbitration.
- Lower court granted Amazon’s motion to stay proceedings and plaintiff appealed.
Arguments
- Plaintiff states that he was never informed of limitations on the use of Amazon gift cards and was fraudulently refused a credit when the restrictions were discovered.
- Arbitration agreement is unconscionable because was offered on a take-it-or-leave-it basis, one-sided in favor of Amazon, and violate public policy as it precludes class action relief.
Conclusion
- Affirmed stay in proceedings pending arbitration, arbitration agreement not unconscionable or violative of public policy
