Chess

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 7 JOHN CHESS, et al., Case No. 20-cv-01625-CRB

Plaintiffs,

ORDER DENYING REMAND AND

v. ATTORNEYS’ FEES, COMPELLING

ARBITRATION

CF ARCIS IX LLC, Defendant.

Two motions are pending in this dispute between a golf club and its members. Named Plaintiffs John Chess and David Orenberg allege that Defendant CF Arcis has wrongfully modified the membership contract for the club. Plaintiffs now move for remand and attorneys’ fees. CF Acris moves to compel arbitration per the arbitration agreement in the membership contract. For the reasons set forth below, the Court DENIES the Motion for Remand and Attorneys’ Fees and GRANTS the Motion to Compel Arbitration. I. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs John Chess and David Orenberg have been members at The Ruby Hill Golf Club in Pleasanton, California, since 1999 and 1996 respectively. Chess Decl. (dkt. 26-2) ¶ 2; Orenberg Decl. (dkt 26-3) ¶ 2. Upon purchasing their refundable…