Thomas C. Crews v. National Boat Owners Association Marine Insurance Agency, Inc.

Summary

The court affirmed an order compelling arbitration of Crews's claims arising from an insurer's denial of coverage. It held that the arbitration endorsement became part of the insurance policy, that the insurer did not waive arbitration because Crews failed to show substantial prejudice, and that all claims could proceed to arbitration because they arose from the coverage dispute. The court also held that Crews waived on appeal any challenge to the nonsignatory defendants' ability to compel arbitration.