Beverly Thompson v. Heartway Corporation

Summary

The Oklahoma Supreme Court affirmed the district court’s order compelling arbitration of a medical negligence claim brought by a nursing home resident’s legal representative. The Court held that the arbitration agreement was validly executed, that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts the state Nursing Home Care Act’s prohibition on arbitration, and that the agreement was not unconscionable. It also found no error in the trial court’s evidentiary hearing. The decision rests on de novo review of the legal issues.