Stevens
Stevens v. Jiffy Lube International, Inc.
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Chen, J.
ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR VACATUR OF ARBITRATION AWARD
Currently pending before the Court is Plaintiffs Randy and Elissa Stevens’ motion for vacatur of an arbitration award. Having considered the parties’ briefs and accompanying submissions, the Court concludes that the matter may be resolved without oral argument and, accordingly, VACATES the hearing on Plaintiffs’ motion. Plaintiffs’ motion for vacatur is hereby DENIED.
I. FACTUAL & PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
The dispute between Plaintiffs and Defendant Jiffy Lube International, Inc. (“JLI”) concerns a franchise agreement that was terminated by JLI on June 20, 2013. On February 26, 2015, Plaintiffs filed suit against JLI in state court. See Stevens v. Jiffy Lube Int’l, Inc., No. C-15-1511 HSG (Docket No. 1) (complaint). JLI removed the case to federal court, where it was assigned to Judge Gilliam, and then moved to compel arbitration. The arbitration motion was eventually resolved by a stipulation and order, filed on September 3, 2015. Under the stipulation and order, Judge Gilliam’s case was dismissed in its entirety and Plaintiffs were to pursue their claims in arbitration. See Stevens v. Jiffy *436 Lube Int’l, Inc.,…