Bhim v. Rent-A-Center
22 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D 63 (S.D. Fla. 2009)
An employee filed suit against her former employer, claiming that she was terminated because of her national origin. The employer claimed the employee was fired because her store was poorly managed. The employee had previously signed an arbitration agreement with the employer, and the employer asked the court to either dismiss the suit or stay proceedings to allow for arbitration. The court held that the employer was correct in arguing that the suit must proceed through arbitration. Further, the fact that the arbitration agreement would force the employer to arbitrate any claims it had against the employee was deemed adequate consideration for the agreement, and the court found the agreement not to be unconscionable.