Haas v. Citibank, N.A. et al

Filing 31

ORDER STAYING CASE, STIPULATION AND ORDER, Case referred to Private ADR.. Signed by Judge ARMSTRONG on 7/30/13. (lrc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/30/2013)

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BEN DUPRE, Bar No. 231191
2005 De La Cruz Bld., Suite 203
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
RONALD WILCOX, Bar No. 176601
1900 The Alameda Ste, 530
San Jose, CA 95126
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Counsel for the Plaintiff
EDWARD HAAS

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA –

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(SAN FRANCISCO/OAKLAND DIVISION)

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EDWARD HAAS,

) Case No.: CV13-01578 KAW
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) STIPULATION TO ARBITRATE and
Plaintiff,
) ORDER
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v.
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CITIBANK, N.A., REGIONAL
ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, INC., MERIUM )
DOE, MARIA DOE, PEARL DOE, JAMES )
DOE, VICTORIA DOE, and DOES 1 through )
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Defendants.

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TO THE COURT, ALL PARTIES IN INTEREST AND THEIR ATTORNEYS OF RECORD:

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WHEREAS, plaintiff, Edward Haas (“Plaintiff”), on the one hand, and defendants,

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Citibank N.A. (“Citibank”) on the other hand, have agreed to stipulate to an order compelling the

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instant dispute to binding arbitration before JAMS, San Jose division.

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THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED BY AND BETWEEN PLAINTIFF, AND
CITIBANK, N.A., THROUGH THEIR COUNSEL OF RECORD, THAT:
STIPULATION TO ARBITRATE and [Proposed] ORDER
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1. The instant dispute is compelled to binding arbitration before JAMS pursuant to the
terms of the Card Agreement (a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “1”).

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2. Plaintiff and Citibank shall pay the arbitration fees and costs as required by JAMS.

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3. Plaintiff will initiate an arbitration with JAMS within 10 days of this Court’s order,

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and Citibank agrees to pay its portion of any fees as directed by, and in accordance with the rules

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of, JAMS after Citibank receives notice from JAMS that Plaintiff’s arbitration demand has been

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accepted.

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4. The instant action is stayed pending notification of the outcome of the arbitration
proceedings.
4. The Court shall retain jurisdiction for the purpose of enforcing this Stipulation and

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entering judgment upon the award of the arbitrator.

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IT IS SO STIPULATED:

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7/29/13
Date

/s/Ronald Wilcox
Ronald Wilcox, Counsel for Plaintiff

7/29/13
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/s/Marcos Sasso
Marcos Sasso, Counsel for Defendant Citibank, N.A.

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ORDER

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The court hereby adopts the stipulation of the parties.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Date:7/30/13

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U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE

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STIPULATION TO ARBITRATE and [Proposed] ORDER
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