In the Matter of the Arbitration between Exercycle Corporation, and James Maratta

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's order refusing to stay arbitration, holding that the parties' agreement to arbitrate any dispute arising out of or in connection with their employment contract is enforceable despite arguments that the contract lacks mutuality. The court reasoned that questions of contract construction and validity are for arbitrators, and no statutory or public‑policy exception applies.