Boatman
Boatman v. Houzz Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 MIKE BOATMAN, Case No. 22-cv-00738-JSW
Plaintiff,
ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO
v. COMPEL ARBITRATION
HOUZZ INC., Re: Dkt. No. 23 Defendant.
12 Now before the Court for consideration is the renewed motion to compel arbitration filed by Defendant Houzz Inc. (“Houzz”). The Court has considered the parties’ papers, relevant legal authority, and the record in the case, and it finds this matter suitable for disposition without oral argument. See N.D. Civ. L.R. 7-1(b). For the following reasons, the Court GRANTS Houzz’s motion and STAYS this action. BACKGROUND A. Factual Background. Houzz is an online platform focused on home renovation and interior design. (Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) ¶ 2.) Houzz allows design professionals to upload photos and other content showcasing their work to provide homeowners with inspiration, ideas, and referrals for renovation projects. …