Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, D/b/a Gcr Tires & Service v. Ottis Adams

Summary

The Alabama Supreme Court reversed the trial court’s denial of Bridgestone’s motion to compel arbitration, holding that the employee‑dispute‑resolution plan’s arbitration provision applies to the plaintiff’s defamation and interference claims, that Bridgestone, as an affiliate within the plan’s definition of “Company,” may enforce the agreement, and that Bridgestone did not waive its right to arbitrate despite participating in litigation. The court remanded for further proceedings consistent with its opinion.