Padda

*26 In this matter, we have reviewed the petition, its exhibits, and the letter response filed by real parties in interest (hereafter real parties). We have determined that resolution of the matter involves the *27 application of settled principles of law, and that the equities favor petitioners. We conclude that issuance of a peremptory writ in the first instance is therefore appropriate. ( Palma v. U.S. Industrial Fasteners , Inc. (1984) 36 Cal.3d 171 , 178, 203 Cal.Rptr. 626 , 681 P.2d 893 .)

I.

DISCUSSION

This case arises from employment-related contract disputes. In 2013, petitioners, who are gastroenterologists, were recruited by real parties, GI Excellence, to work as physicians in real parties' gastroenterology service in Temecula, California. They each entered into separate physician recruitment agreements and physician employment agreements. The relationships did not last long. The two petitioners became dissatisfied with their conditions of employment and compensation. They resigned in April and May 2014. Real parties sued them in separate actions for breach of the employment and recruitment contracts and other claims. Petitioners separately cross-complained for…