Bargenquast v. Nakano Foods, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

BUCKLO, District Judge.

Plaintiff Douglas Bargenquast and defendant Nakano Foods, Inc. (“NFI”) entered into an employment agreement, whereby Mr. Bargenquast was to serve as Chief Executive Officer and President of NFI. The employment agreement contained an arbitration clause. A dispute arose regarding Mr. Bargenquast’s subsequent termination, and the dispute was submitted to arbitration. The arbitrator rendered an award of $418,775 in Mr. Bar-genquast’s favor. 1 Mr. Bargenquast now files motions in this court to confirm the award pursuant to § 9 of the Federal…