Motion to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED.
Background
On December 20, 2018, Plaintiff Muhammad Faisal Adnan filed the instant action against Defendants Parsons Corporation (“Parsons”) and Christopher G. Monahan. The Complaint asserts causes of action for:
Misrepresentation in Violation of Labor Code § 970;
Fraud and Deceit;
Discrimination (National Origin);
Discrimination (Religion);
Wrongful Termination in Violation of FEHA;
Interference with Prospective Economic Relations;
Breach of the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing; and
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress.
On March 6, 2019, Defendants filed the instant Petition to Compel Arbitration.
Legal Standard
California law incorporates many of the basic policy objectives contained in the Federal Arbitration Act, including a presumption in favor of arbitrability. (Engalla v. Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (1997) 15 Cal.4th 951, 971-72.) The petitioner bears the burden of proving the existence of a valid arbitratio
Hearing Date
April 08, 2019
Type
Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)
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Motion to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED.
Background
On December 20, 2018, Plaintiff Muhammad Faisal Adnan filed the instant action against Defendants Parsons Corporation (“Parsons”) and Christopher G. Monahan. The Complaint asserts causes of action for:
Misrepresentation in Violation of Labor Code § 970;
Fraud and Deceit;
Discrimination (National Origin);
Discrimination (Religion);
Wrongful Termination in Violation of FEHA;
Interference with Prospective Economic Relations;
Breach of the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing; and
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress.
On March 6, 2019, Defendants filed the instant Petition to Compel Arbitration.
Legal Standard
California law incorporates many of the basic policy objectives contained in the Federal Arbitration Act, including a presumption in favor of arbitrability. (Engalla v. Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (1997) 15 Cal.4th 951, 971-72.) The petitioner bears the burden of proving the existence of a valid arbitratio