Angel Lopez v. LAD-MB, LLC dba Downtown LA Motors, et al.

CASE NO.: 19STCV37671

MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION

MOVING PARTY: Defendants LAD-MB, LLC dba Downtown LA Motors and Lithia Motors, Inc.

RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Angel Lopez

STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS:

Plaintiff alleges that he was demoted from maintenance employee to car washer, after which he developed pain in his neck, back, and left ring finger due to the physically demanding duties. He alleges age and disability discrimination and related claims.

Defendants LAD-MB, LLC and Lithia Motors move to compel arbitration.

TENTATIVE RULING:

Defendants LAD-MB, LLC dba Downtown LA Motors and Lithia Motors, Inc.’s motion to compel arbitration is GRANTED. The action is stayed pending conclusion of the arbitration.

Any and all future dates are advanced and vacated. A Status Conference/OSC re: Dismissal is set for February 19, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. If there are no appearances and/or the parties have not compl