Eyal Raziel v. Extended Vision, LLC, et al., 20STCP01873

Tentative decision on motion to compel arbitration: granted

Respondents Extended Vision, LLC dba Upper West Restaurant (“Company”), Farhad Eliasi aka Fred Eliasi (“Eliasi”), and Elad Benisti (“Benisti”) move to compel arbitration of the statutory inspection claim initiated by Petitioner Eyal Raziel (“Raziel”).

The court has read and considered the moving papers,[1] opposition,[2] and reply, and renders the following tentative decision.

A. Statement of the Case

Petitioner Raziel commenced this proceeding on June 8, 2020, alleging a cause of action for traditional mandamus pursuant to Corporations Code (“Corp. Code”) section 17704.10(f). The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows.

Eliasi and Benisti are the managing members of the Company and, pursuant to Vision’s Operating Agreement, have the exclusive right and full authority to manage, conduct, and operate Company business. Raziel is a member of the Company