COAST AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LTD. V. WITHUM SMITH & BROWN (A-0226-08T1) 05-19-10
The question presented is the scope of an arbitration
clause in a retainer agreement between an accounting firm and
its client. We conclude that their agreement "to resolve any
and all fee-related disputes" in binding arbitration includes
claims of breach of the agreement related to payment owed for
services rendered but not the client's affirmative claims for
consequential damages attributable to breach.
