Brassard v. Western Capital Corp.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

DIANA E. MURPHY, District Judge.

Plaintiffs John L. Brassard and Edward B. Theilen filed a complaint in Ramsey County Court seeking an order to compel arbitration of their employment compensation dispute with defendant Western Capital Corporation. The action was removed to the District of Minnesota pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1441. Defendant filed a counterclaim. Before the court is defendant’s motion to dismiss the complaint for failure to state a claim.

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Plaintiffs were employed by Metalcote Grease & Oil Company prior to the acquisition of substantially all of its…