Case Number:
22STCV25018
Hearing Date:
February 1, 2023
Dept:
31
MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION &

STAY/DISMISS ACTION

TENTATIVE RULING


T
he Motion to Compel Arbitration is CONTINUED to March 2, 2023.
The parties are to submit supplemental briefs as to whether the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 applies to Plaintiffs first cause of action, harassment based on sexual orientation.


Background


On August 03, 2022, Plaintiff Ronald Rosas filed a Complaint against Defendants Beachbody LLC and Bree Andrews for:



(1) Sexual Orientation and/or Racial Harassment;

(2) Retaliation in violation of Govt. Code § 12900 et seq.

(3) Failure to Prevent Harassment and Retaliation;

(4) Retaliation in Violation of Lab. Code § 1101.5;

(5) Wrongful Termination in Violation of Public Policy, and

(6) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress.



On December 09, 2022, Defendant Beachbody LLC filed this instant