eric jordan vs. pioneer medical group, inc. , et al.; BC694724, JULY 31, 2018

[Tentative] Order RE: DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION

Defendants PIONEER MEDICAL GROUP, INC., EAGLE BUSINESS PERFORMANCE SERVICES, LLC, PIONEER INVESTMENT ENTERPRISES, LLC, PMG HOLDCO INVESTMENTS, LLC, THOMAS A. MAHOWALD, ZOHRA H. AFZAL, AND KRISTEN MARABELLA’s Motion to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED. The instant action is STAYED pending completion of arbitration.

BACKGROUND

Plaintiff Eric Jordan (“Jordan”) brought this employment action against his former employers and managers on February 20, 2018. The Complaint asserts causes of action for, among others, various wage and hour violations, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Defendants Pioneer Medical Group, Inc. (“Pioneer”), Eagle Business Performance Services, LLC (“Eagle”), Pioneer Investment Enterprises, LLC (“Enterprises”), PMG Holdco Investments, LLC (“PMG”), Thomas A. Mahowald (“Mahowald”), Zohra H. Afzal (“Afzal”), and Kristen