Summary

Memorandum Opinion and Order

Plaintiff Javan Gaynor filed this pro se action against Bitcoin Depot, Inc., alleging that the company failed to refund him after he was coerced into depositing funds at one of its Bitcoin kiosks. Pending before the court is Bitcoin Depot's motion to compel arbitration or, in the alternative, to dismiss for failure to state a claim. For the following reasons, the court grants the motion to compel arbitration and stays the case.

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Among Bitcoin Depot's terms and conditions is an arbitration agreement, which provides: 17.1. Dispute Resolution Provisions. The Agreement shall be treated as though it were executed and performed in Atlanta, Georgia and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia (without regard to conflict of law principles). The parties hereby agree to arbitrate all claims that may arise under the Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, should a dispute arise between the parties (including the Covered Parties) including, without limitation, any matter concerning the Bitcoin Depot Offerings, the terms and conditions of the Agreement or the breach of same by any party hereto: (a) the parties agree to submit their dispute for resolution by arbitration before the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in Atlanta, GA, in accordance with the then current Commercial Arbitration rules of the AAA . . . . For claims of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less, you can choose whether the arbitration proceeds in person, by telephone or based only on submissions.