In Howard, Justice Scheinkman held that the defendant could not rely upon an arbitration provision in a partnership agreement that was merely incorporated by reference in the plaintiff's employment letter, where the lawsuit solely involved the plaintiff's services as an employee and not his rights and obligations as a limited partner.
Summary of this case from Lobel v. CCAP Auto Lease, Ltd.August 20, 2008.
Arbitration — Agreement to Arbitrate.
In Howard, Justice Scheinkman held that the defendant could not rely upon an arbitration provision in a partnership agreement that was merely incorporated by reference in the plaintiff's employment letter, where the lawsuit solely involved the plaintiff's services as an employee and not his rights and obligations as a limited partner.
Summary of this case from Lobel v. CCAP Auto Lease, Ltd.Full title:Howard v. Greenbriar Equity Group, LLC
Court:Supreme Court of the State of New York. Westchester County
Date published: Aug 20, 2008
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