Vista Quality Markets v. Jorge Lizalde

OPINION

GUADALUPE RIVERA, Justice.

Vista Quality Markets (“Vista”) appeals the trial court’s order denying its motion to compel arbitration. We reverse and remand to the trial court with instructions to enter an order compelling arbitration.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Vista is engaged in the business of operating grocery stores in El Paso, Texas, and is a non-subscriber to workers’ compensation. In February 2012, after sustaining an on-the-job injury, Appellee Jorge Li-zalde sued Vista, his employer, for gross negligence and retaliation under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of…