United Steel, Paper & Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial & Service Workers International Union v. Carlisle Power Transmission Products, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

KYLE, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

In this action, Plaintiffs seek to compel arbitration of labor-relations disputes with Defendant Carlisle Power Transmission Products, Inc. (“Carlisle”). Carlisle has moved to dismiss, arguing that Plaintiffs released their claims against it and, accordingly, it has no obligation to arbitrate Plaintiffs’ claims. For the reasons set forth below, the Court will deny the Motion. Moreover, because the Court concludes, as a matter of law, that the parties’ disputes are arbitrable, the Court will sua sponte grant summary judgment on…