Judge: Jon R. Takasugi, Case: 22STCV07183, Date: 2022-08-18 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV07183    Hearing Date: August 18, 2022    Dept: 17

Superior Court of California

County of Los Angeles

DEPARTMENT 17

TENTATIVE RULING

Defendant’s motion to compel is GRANTED. This action is stayed pending the completion of arbitration proceedings.

On 2/28/2022, Plaintiff Malik A. Holmes (Plaintiff) filed suit against Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, alleging: (1) discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; (2) discrimination in violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act; (3) discrimination in violation of Federal Equal Employment Opportunities Act; (4) discrimination in violation of FEHA; (5) wrongful termination—retaliation; (6) discrimination and retaliation; and (7) wrongful termination.

            Now, Defendant moves to compel Plaintiff to arbitrate his Complaint.

            Plaintiff filed a notice of non-opposition.

Based on the foregoing, Defendant’s motion to compel is granted. This action is stayed pending the completion of arbitration proceedings.

It is so ordered.

Dated:  August    , 2022

   Hon. Jon R. Takasugi
   Judge of the Superior Court

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