Anthony J. Roberts v. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company

Summary

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida adopted and affirmed a magistrate judge’s report and recommendation concerning the defendant’s motion to compel arbitration. The court granted the motion, directed the plaintiff to pursue his claims in arbitration, and stayed the case pending the outcome of arbitration under 9 U.S.C. § 3.

Holdings

1. When timely objections are made to a magistrate judge's report and recommendation, the district court reviews the objected-to portions de novo; after conducting that review, the court affirmed and adopted the report.
2. Progressive's motion to compel arbitration was granted, and the plaintiff was required to pursue his claims against Progressive in the appropriate arbitration forum.
3. The case must be stayed pending the final outcome of arbitration as required by 9 U.S.C. § 3.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the plaintiff's objections to the magistrate judge's report and recommendation warranted rejecting or modifying the recommendation.
2. Whether the defendant's motion to compel arbitration should be granted.
3. Whether the case should be stayed pending arbitration under 9 U.S.C. § 3.

Disposition

other