Tentative ruling issued by Judge Salvatore Sirna or Gary Y. Tanaka on Oct. 31, 2019 in Los Angeles County, CA - Case no: xxxxx231

# 7. Jose Perez v. Santa Monica Seafood Company

Case No.: 19CMCV00231

Matter on calendar for: Motion to Compel Arbitration

Tentative ruling:

Background

This is an employment action. Plaintiff Jose Perez alleges various employment related causes of action against Defendant Santa Monica Seafood Company.

The Complaint contains the following causes of action:

FEHA Failure to Provide Reasonable Accommodation,

FEHA Failure to Engage in Timely Good Faith Interactive Process,

FEHA Retaliation,

FEHA Disability Discrimination,

Violation of Labor Code § 233,

Violation of Labor Code § 98.6,

Wrongful Discharge in Violation of Public Policy

Defendant now moves to compel arbitration. Plaintiff opposes.

For the reasons set forth below, the Court grants the motion.

Standard

Code of Civil Procedure § 1281.2 governs petitions to compel arbitration. A party to an alleged arbitration agreement may file a petition or motion with the trial court. If the court finds that an agreement exists,