#9. Maria Gonzalez v. Sunergy Solar Inc., et al.

Case No.: 19CMCV00198

Matter on calendar for: motion to compel arbitration

Tentative ruling:

Background

Plaintiff Maria Gonzalez (“Gonzalez”) filed her Complaint against defendants Sunergy Solar Inc., EZ Energy Solutions by GNRG, Inc., Solar Mosaic, Inc., Renew Financial Holdings Inc., Renew Financial Corp. II, and Does 1 through 10. The Complaint alleges two causes of action concerning fraud, and causes of action for intentional infliction of emotional distress, and financial elder abuse.

Defendant Solar Mosaic, Inc. (“Mosaic”) now moves to compel arbitration of the matter. Gonzalez does not oppose the motion.

Standard

Code of Civil Procedure § 1281.2 governs petitions to compel arbitration. A party to an alleged arbitration agreement may file such a petition with the trial court. If the court finds that an agreement exists, the court shall order arbitration unless: (1) The right to compel has been waived by the petitioner, or (