Cipriano Rios v. Aspire Public Schools, et al.

MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION

MOVING PARTY: Defendant Aspire Public Schools

RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Cipriano Rios

STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS:

This is a wrongful termination action. Plaintiff alleges disability discrimination and related claims against his former employer.

Defendant moves to compel arbitration and to stay the case pending the outcome of the arbitration.

TENTATIVE RULING:

Defendant’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 January 14, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. If there are no appearances and/or the parties have not completed the arbitration without good cause, this case may be dismissed.

Moving party to give notice, unless waived.

DISCUSSION:

Motion To Compel Arbitration

Existence of Arbitration Agreement

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